Welcome recognition of #lostlearning that suspensions can cause, especially for those disproportionately affected - #careexperienced and #SEND - but schools will need resourcing to properly support internally suspended pupils. @AdoptionUK
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The annual Adoption Barometer Survey is live. Your voice matters and it’s needed now more than ever.
Complete the survey > https://t.co/JtMVxvqZXA
Find out more > https://t.co/w7IGGfajuo
Our Information and Support Lines including voicemail will be closed from 2.30pm Friday 19th December - Friday 2nd January.
If you'd like to talk to someone, please contact Family Lives* or The Samaritans who are there to offer support over the holidays.
Yesterday Adoption UK met with the Children’s Minister, Josh MacAlister MP, at the DfE offices in Westminster to talk about improving outcomes for adoptees. You can find out more and get involved in our ASGSF campaign here > https://t.co/28t6RenN8h
“Many of the improvements have come as a result of the evidence of the Adoption Barometer…[but] adoption support is not good enough & we must do better.” Children’s Minister @JoshMacAlister at today’s report launch. We look forward to working with you to do better for adoptees.
On 17 October, adopters, professionals, and advocates across Wales will come together for an afternoon of interactive online workshops. Explore topics from mental well-being to education and help shape the future of adoption support. Book your tickets here https://t.co/PhbbZ04Jb8
We've had confirmation that the brief for the new Children's Minister will include adoption. We look forward to working with you @JoshMacAlister on the reforms needed to deliver lifelong support for adoptees, as you take forward the government’s manifesto commitment to adoption.
The largest and most comprehensive study into the lived experiences of adoption will be published on Thursday.
Follow #AdoptionBarometer25 for updates.
Join report author Becky Brooks for a live webinar, 7:30PM https://t.co/l50qwJWqGB
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Join us on 13th September 2025 for mini golf fun at Cotswolds Country Park with the Oxfordshire AUK Group for a great day out for the whole family! All members are welcome. To book tickets, login and visit the Family Members' area.
Join us at our Adult Adoptee event in Belfast on improving health information for adoptees. Explore digital health records, medical histories, and legalities with expert speakers and a panel of adoptees sharing their experiences. To learn more visit https://t.co/KoRT4gYQAu
Being an adoptive parent or carer isn’t always easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our PATH Learning Series offers expert-led sessions on everything from managing family relationships to navigating challenges at school.
Check out the full programme: https://t.co/4FqaLwdvV9
If your child is heading back to school this week, take a look at our free resources including our publication Safe and Secure. It is all about how to support adopted children to thrive in school. https://t.co/cflGng80od
Adoption UK has set out its position on the future of the ASGSF in a paper sent to the DfE. We argue against devolution of the Fund and call for a full public consultation on its future. You can read the paper here: https://t.co/2Og96s2Kp7
Our landmark research into the experiences of adoptees and adoptive parents lands on 9 September. Join report author Becky Brooks as she sets out the findings and recommendations. Everyone welcome. https://t.co/lR1lOzyZFQ
Final reminder to share your experiences of ASGSF delays and cuts via the Action Against ASGSF Changes short survey https://t.co/pmvfID6x2X closing this Friday. An opportunity to share your experiences ahead of debate in Parliament on the subject next week https://t.co/kPgEkZK5Lr