Adoption and Fostering: tackling delay

6 December 2012

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

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Children’s Minister supports Equal Chance campaign

Children’s Minister Nadhim Zahawi has added his support to Adoption UK’s Equal Chance Campaign, which is calling on UK governments to re-think the way we are educating our most vulnerable children and to address the shortfall in vital support needed in schools.
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Adoption UK's response to the exclusions review - call for evidence
Adoption UK thrilled at Government plans to give adopters equal rights
Adoption UK welcomes adoption support packages but fears lack of resources may slow progress

Our statement on the Government's announcement on support packages .
Adoption UK survey for the Department of Education on Experiences of Adoption Support

Adoption UK conducts survey for Department for Education on adopters' experiences of accessing adoption support.
Adoption UK's response to National Adoption Support Fund

The Government announces a £19.3 million fund for adoption support.
Adoption UK's response to Pupil Premium extension to adopted children

The Government announced that the Pupil Premium initiative is to be extended to include adopted children.
Adoption UK responds to the NICE

(National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) consultation on ‘Children’s Attachment
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.
Court of Appeal judgment welcomed by Adoption UK

Court of Appeal redresses the balance regarding adoption placement orders - Adoption UK welcomes the Court's judgement
Fair Access Limit introduced for the ASF

Adoption UK members stress the importance of the fund