Adoption and Fostering: tackling delay

6 December 2012

Our response to the Government's consultation on adoption and fostering proposals:

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Annual Conference 2019

The Adoption UK Annual Conference moves north this year, to the fantastic Hotel Majestic in Harrogate. The theme for 2019 is Stronger Families, Brighter Futures.
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The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Adoption and Permanence (APPGAP) was establish in February 2019 and aims to:
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A cross-party group of MPs and Peers is calling on the next Prime Minister to make a decade-long commitment to funding vital support services for adoptive and special guardianship families, up until 2030.
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The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Adoption and Permanence (APPGAP) was launched in February 2019.

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Adoption UK responds to the NICE

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Local area SEND consultation

An inspection of local areas' effectiveness in identifying and meeting the needs of disabled children and young people and those who have special educational needs.
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Court of Appeal redresses the balance regarding adoption placement orders - Adoption UK welcomes the Court's judgement
Fair Access Limit introduced for the ASF

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