It’s good news and encouraging change ahead as the Government roadmap is published for national reform to support special educational needs and disability (SEND) and Alternative Provision.
Year: 2023
Spotlight on masking
When children return home from school their ‘lid may fly off’, or they may freeze, due to having had to mimic or hide how they really feel inside.
One, two, three or more?
Now in its 11th year, LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week 2023 (Monday 6 March to Sunday 12 March) remains the only campaign to focus on LGBTQ+ people. LGBTQ+ adoptive parents now represent the second largest group of all adopters in England. One in six adoptions were to same-gender couples. We are part of the campaign that […]
Book review: ‘The Simple Guide to Understanding Shame in Children’
Louise Ridout, our Family Practitioner at Adopt South West, gives us her review of Betsy’s guide that offers a deeper understanding and practical ideas for support around shame.
Lifting a parent out of loneliness
An adoptive parent from our Co-Production Group shares how sometimes reaching out to each other with as little as three words can make a big difference.
Tips on supporting wellbeing
Healthy eating, exercise and sleep can all reduce stress
Education Spotlight: EHCP SOS?
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Guidance to support children being away from school, or to support a part-time timetable in school
Guidance on how to support school attendance where there is a pupil experiencing social, emotional or mental health issues.