Who this is for

Adoption practitioners and managers (Voluntary Adoption Agencies, Regional Adoption Agencies, Local Authorities, and independent social workers), children’s social care services, children and family social workers, foster carers, kinship carers and other professionals working with children and families.

Details

As adoption practitioners we know that there’s no such thing as adoption without trauma. Our training and practice encourages us to continually reflect on the trauma of the adopted child and how best to respond to the resulting emotional, behavioural and relational difficulties they experience.

But what if the trauma belongs to the parent?  And what if that trauma is not vicarious or secondary in nature but instead comes directly from the challenges of parenting their child?  Is there an alternative to child-centred practice that allow us to equally recognise the needs of adopters and, if so, might this actually produce better results for the child long term?

In this training course, Adopter and Psychotherapist Fi Newood shares her experience of the false allegations, violence, coercive-control, verbal abuse, adoption disruption, professional judgement and more, that led to both trauma in the moment and PTSD years later.  She asks whether we can hold empathy for the child whilst also recognising the experience of the parent?

Throughout the course, participants will be encouraged to ‘sit with the uncomfortable’ that we might learn to offer a deeper level of support and connection to adopters.

This course will be challenging as we explore the thoughts and feeling that many adopters find hard to express to the professionals supporting them.

Learning outcomes

• To reflect on the difficult experiences that impact some adopters when caring for their children.
• To recognise the difference between what may be hard for an adopter and what may be traumatic.
• To learn how to respond to adopters ‘in the moment’ in ways that feel supportive for them.
• To consider the long-term impact for adopters and support that may be helpful.
• To hear an honest, first-hand experience of an adopter and have the opportunity to ask questions

About the trainer

Fi Newood

Fi Newood has spent more than 20 years working with care experienced young people.  In 2008 she and her wife fostered a sibling group of three who they later adopted in 2015. Fi now works as an Integrative Psychotherapist specialising in support for foster and adoptive families. She is the creator of the 3B’s Therapeutic Model (Belong, Believe, Behave) and an author of 2 books for parents and 4 therapeutic stories for children.

Instructions

A member of staff will be in touch with attendees one week prior to the event to share a pre-event delegate pack.

If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact us at info@cvaa.org.uk. We will aim to answer your query within two working days.

CVAA accept online payments only. In case you do not have instant access to your company card, we suggest using your personal card instead to book a training event and claim it back with your agency in your expenses. Requesting an invoice to pay for our standard practice events is not possible.

Who this is for

Adoption practitioners and managers (Voluntary Adoption Agencies, Regional Adoption Agencies, Local Authorities, and independent social workers), children’s social care services, children and family social workers, foster carers, kinship carers, designated teachers, and other professionals working with children and families.

Details

This training session is an introduction to the Non Violent Resistance (NVR) principles and more specifically, how it can work with adoptive families, who are facing challenging and violent behaviours from their children. This session will offer ideas on how to support for families when they have either completed an NVR training, or are thinking of doing the training.

NVR was developed by Haim Omer at Tel Aviv University, as a response to child to parent violence. The focus is on therapeutic support and psycho educational intervention which involves the parents only, without working directly with the child. The aim in NVR is to increase positive parental presence and parental authority in the child’s life and make family relationships stronger. It is an evidenced based, short term systemic and effective intervention that enhances the protection and safety of all family members.

Joanna is an Integrative Arts Psychotherapist and NVR Facilitator, who has been delivering NVR groups for 6 years to adoptive parent/s, special guardians and foster carer/s at PAC-UK. She integrates creative techniques into the NVR training she delivers with the families, so that it is bespoke, in response to their child’s specific needs, and is both meaningful and playful.

Joanna understands the gravity of the situation when a family in crisis and the very real risk of a placement breaking down. Supporting the professionals to support these families, when they are facing such difficulties, can make the difference between a family staying together, or not. Joanna has witnessed NVR working in action first hand, with very positive results in families. This course aims to raise NVR awareness in professionals, so that they can have a basic understanding of how it can work for families in practice.

Parents say that the NVR course helps them change the dynamics of violence within their home, helping them to feel empowered and confident by insisting that violence in the home will stop. It is not a quick fix but teaches enduring, mindful responses that increase parental authority and presence without resorting to control or engaging in the downward spiral that violent coercive children bring when they feel out of control and uncontained.

Learning 0utcomes

• Overview of NVR
• Understanding the key NVR principles and language
• Understanding how NVR works specifically with adoptive/ special guardian/foster families.
• How to support families with the NVR approach
• Creative ideas and NVR in practice

About the trainer

Joanna Parker

Prior to working in the field of adoption, Joanna Parker specialised in the substance misuse area as an Integrative Arts Psychotherapist and Young Oasis Manager, for over 10 years, working closely alongside families, social services, foster carers and the children themselves. Joanna has advocated for the needs of these children tirelessly and has observed first hand the whole process that can lead to a child being placed in care. Joanna wanted to know what happened to those children who were adopted, hence moving form working with the birth families, to working with the adoptive families – always child-centred, with a keen eye on their needs. In 2018, Joanna left a full-time post as Young Oasis Lead in Brighton and moved to London to broaden her experience of different work contexts and ways of working, and to further develop what she could offer to clients. Joanna has experience of working with children and young people who experience attachment difficulties, trauma, loss, and are in foster care or adoption/permanency.

Instructions

A member of staff will be in touch with attendees one week prior to the event to share a pre-event delegate pack.

If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact us at info@cvaa.org.uk. We will aim to answer your query within two working days.

CVAA accept online payments only. In case you do not have instant access to your company card, we suggest using your personal card instead to book a training event and claim it back with your agency in your expenses. Requesting an invoice to pay for our standard practice events is not possible.

Who this is for

Adoption practitioners and managers (Voluntary Adoption Agencies, Regional Adoption Agencies, Local Authorities, and independent social workers), children’s social care services, children and family social workers, foster carers, kinship carers, designated teachers, and other professionals working with children and families.

Details

This expert-led training session will focus on the impact of substance misuse on a child and their journey through to adoption. The aim is to understand what this journey can look and feel like for a child and the ongoing impact of this trauma on them and their adoptive families.

During this comprehensive training session, you will embark on a journey to gain a deep understanding of the multifaceted challenges faced by children impacted by familial substance misuse, from prenatal exposure through to adoption. We will begin by exploring the complex landscape of familial substance misuse, examining its prevalence, underlying factors, and the intricate web of consequences it presents for children’s development.

Delving into the effects of prenatal exposure to substances, we will analyse the physiological, cognitive, and emotional ramifications, and discuss evidence-based interventions to mitigate these impacts. Navigating the journey from utero to adoption, we will uncover the unique challenges encountered at each stage, from early childhood development to adolescence, and beyond.

You will learn about the importance of trauma-informed care, resilience-building strategies, and the critical role of supportive relationships in promoting healing and growth. In the context of adoption, we will explore the dynamics of the adoption process in cases involving substance misuse within birth families and the provision of tailored support for adoptive families.

Through interactive group discussions, and practical exercises, participants will have the opportunity to apply their learning to real-life scenarios, honing their skills in providing compassionate and effective support to children and families navigating this complex journey.

Learning 0utcomes

• Understanding a child’s ‘felt’ experience
• What the impact of substance misuse on a child can look like – behaviours
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and intergenerational trauma
• Resources on substance misuse
• Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
• Issues around social injustice

About the trainer

Joanna Parker

Prior to working in the field of adoption, Joanna Parker specialised in the substance misuse area as an Integrative Arts Psychotherapist and Young Oasis Manager, for over 10 years, working closely alongside families, social services, foster carers and the children themselves. Joanna has advocated for the needs of these children tirelessly and has observed first hand the whole process that can lead to a child being placed in care. Joanna wanted to know what happened to those children who were adopted, hence moving form working with the birth families, to working with the adoptive families – always child-centred, with a keen eye on their needs. In 2018, Joanna left a full-time post as Young Oasis Lead in Brighton and moved to London to broaden her experience of different work contexts and ways of working, and to further develop what she could offer to clients. Joanna has experience of working with children and young people who experience attachment difficulties, trauma, loss, and are in foster care or adoption/permanency.

Instructions

A member of staff will be in touch with attendees one week prior to the event to share a pre-event delegate pack.

If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact us at info@cvaa.org.uk. We will aim to answer your query within two working days.

CVAA accept online payments only. In case you do not have instant access to your company card, we suggest using your personal card instead to book a training event and claim it back with your agency in your expenses. Requesting an invoice to pay for our standard practice events is not possible.

Who this is for

Adoption practitioners and managers (Voluntary Adoption Agencies, Regional Adoption Agencies, Local Authorities, and independent social workers), children’s social care services, children and family social workers, foster carers, kinship carers, designated teachers, and other professionals working with children and families.

Details

Supporting adopted children and young people facing trauma, attachment disruption, and neurodiversity, including conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASC) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), requires a multifaceted approach rooted in understanding, empathy, and specialized care. Recognising the unique challenges these individuals encounter, adoptive parents and professionals must provide a nurturing environment that prioritizes stability, consistency, and therapeutic interventions tailored to their specific needs.

I absolutely loved this training! I think anyone who interacts with young people in their work in any way should complete this training. I learned various new skills to use in my interactions with young people. It has changed the way I think and communicate. Thank you so much. Denise and Zach are excellent at what they do.”– Attendee, 2023

This training course focuses on an attachment, ‘love-based’ approach which is based on techniques and strategies from The Great Behaviour Breakdown; The trainers incorporate their ideas and strategies developed from living and working with children with additional needs, as well as drawing on DDP (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy)/PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance. Curiosity, Empathy, and theraplay) techniques.

I have found this one of the most beneficial training I  have attended. I will definitely be able to use the strategies within my work. the instructors are very knowledgeable, there is a good pace to the training,  with good examples given. I have already started to recommend this course to my colleagues.” – Attendee, 2023

This training focuses on the particular difficulties faced by children and young people in managing stress and provides a to help parents, carers and professionals manage their children’s behaviours and support their regulatory development.

You will learn practical strategies and be provided with a TOOLBOX of techniques to support parents.

Learning 0utcomes

• Core messages for Parents and Professionals
• Incorporating the Stress Model: Regulation vs Dysregulation
• Transforming the Drama Triangle into a Winners Triangle
• Techniques to deal with Transitions
• Managing Defiance and Physical and Verbal Aggression

About the trainers

Denise Golding is a senior social work practitioner and counsellor. She has 30+ years’ experience of working with children and families, including the past 25+ years working in adoption. She has worked in Child Mental Health and in Statutory as well as Independent and Voluntary Agencies. Denise now works independently as a trainer and counsellor.

Zach Gomm is a foster carer and adopter; he has fostered many children over the past years and is an adoptive father to his son who he has parented using The Great Behaviour Breakdown techniques with amazing results for the past years. Zach now works as a trainer and online coach offering parenting support.

Instructions

A member of staff will be in touch with attendees one week prior to the event to share a pre-event delegate pack.

If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact us at info@cvaa.org.uk. We will aim to answer your query within two working days.

CVAA accept online payments only. In case you do not have instant access to your company card, we suggest using your personal card instead to book a training event and claim it back with your agency in your expenses. Requesting an invoice to pay for our standard practice events is not possible.

Who this is for

Adoption practitioners and managers (Voluntary Adoption Agencies, Regional Adoption Agencies, Local Authorities, and independent social workers), children’s social care services, children and family social workers, foster carers, kinship carers, designated teachers, and other professionals working with children and families.

Details

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) was developed by Dan Hughes as an approach to helping children who have experienced trauma from within the family. This is both a therapy offering therapeutic support to the child, supported by the parent and a model for parenting.  DDP-informed parenting helps parents to emotionally connect with their children in ways which increases feelings of safety and security.

The therapy and parenting model recognises that the children often fear emotional connection. It helps them to overcome these fears and to heal from past trauma. It draws on the therapist and parents’ capacity for emotional regulation and reflection so that they can adopt the attitude of PACE (playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy) with the children. This attitude helps to increase security and in parenting is combined with behavioural support.

“I found it fascinating, I was able to grasp the concept and have already started to use it in my professional and personal relationships” – Attendee, 2021

The training will give a brief introduction to the DDP model and its application as a therapy and a model informing parenting.

“This was an excellent topic as I am supporting a family who are about to start DDP parenting sessions and it helped me to understand more about what that will look like for them.” – Attendee, 2022

Learning outcomes

• Understand the DDP model and its application as a therapy
• Understand the principles of DDP-informed parenting support
• Understand the usefulness of this model for adoptive parents and their children
• Consider examples of DDP in practice

Information about the trainer

Kim Golding

Dr Kim is a Clinical Psychologist living in Worcestershire, UK. Kim worked with children and families within the NHS for thirty years, specialising in working with parents or carers to develop their parenting skills tailored to the particular needs of the children they are caring for. She was involved in the setting up and evaluation of the Integrated Service for Looked After and Adopted Children; providing support for foster, adoptive and residential parents, schools and the range of professionals around the children growing up in care or in adoptive families. Kim now has her own business providing training, consultation and supervision.

Kim formerly sat on the board of the DDP institute and is involved in accrediting and training other professionals in this approach. She is also one of the directors of the Community Interest Company: ‘DDP Connects UK’. Amongst her books, Kim co-authored: ‘Healing Relational Trauma with Attachment-Focused Interventions Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy with Children and Families’ with Dan Hughes and Julie Hudson, published January 2019. Kim also co-authored the healing relational trauma workbook with Dan Hughes published in 2024.

Kim has additionally developed two DDP-informed programmes. ‘The Nurturing Attachments Training Resource’; and ‘Foundations for Attachment Training Resource’ Kim’s ‘Everyday Parenting with Love and security’ has been written to accompany Foundations for Attachment.

Instructions

A member of staff will be in touch with attendees one week prior to the event to share a pre-event delegate pack.

If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact us at info@cvaa.org.uk. We will aim to answer your query within two working days.

CVAA accept online payments only. In case you do not have instant access to your company card, we suggest using your personal card instead to book a training event and claim it back with your agency in your expenses. Requesting an invoice to pay for our standard practice events is not possible.

Who this is for

Adoption practitioners and managers (Voluntary Adoption Agencies, Regional Adoption Agencies, Local Authorities, and independent social workers), children’s social care services, children and family social workers, foster carers, kinship carers and other professionals working with children and families.

Details

This bespoke evidence seminar delivered by Dr Morvwen Duncan will explore how adoption practitioners can provide comprehensive and well-informed mental health support for adopted teenagers and help adoptive parents do the same.

We will discuss the unique challenges faced by adopted teenagers, emphasizing the crucial aspect of identity formation during adolescence. Our agenda includes insightful sessions on the prevalence of mental health difficulties, risk factors analysis, and practical applications of renowned models like Kim Golding’s Pyramid of Needs and Bronfrenbrenner’s framework. Develop skills in the identification and onward referral treatment of adopted teenagers based on NICE guidelines, with hands-on case studies for practical application.

You will have an opportunity to engage in enriching discussions, hands-on case studies, and smaller group tasks to refine your skills in the identification and onward referral treatment of adopted teenagers based on NICE guidelines, with hands-on case studies for practical application. You will be equipped with practical tools to support adopted parents, navigate identity issues, and implement effective strategies.

By the end of this webinar, you will have acquired a well-rounded skill set, enabling you to navigate the complexities of supporting the mental health of adopted teenagers with confidence and effectiveness.

Learning outcomes

• Gain insights into the distinctive challenges faced by adopted teenagers, fostering a deeper understanding of their mental health needs
• Explore the intricacies of identity formation during adolescence
• Apply theoretical knowledge on the prevalence of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and conduct disorder
• Develop skills in the identification and onward referral treatment
• Acquire strategies to support adopted parents
• Develop a toolkit for addressing self-harm concerns and implement ACT/CBT strategies to provide comprehensive support for mental health challenges
• Embrace a holistic approach to mental health support, integrating theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and empathetic strategies to make a positive impact on the well-being of adopted teenagers

About the trainer

Dr Morvwen Duncan

Dr Morvwen Duncan is a HCPC (The Health and Care Professions Council) registered Clinical Psychologist and the founder & director of The Lotus Psychology Practice. She currently works across private practice, as an Expert Witness to the Family Courts and within the NHS as the Lead in a Forensic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team.

Dr Duncan is experienced in working with children and young people of all ages, including children with complex needs due to neurodevelopmental co-morbidities, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Dr Duncan has particular expertise in working with looked after and adopted children, having worked within the Tavistock Fostering and Adoption Team and at Great Ormond Street Hospital’s Attachment and Trauma Team.

Dr Duncan is also actively involved in research, having spoken at international conferences with several academic publications across a range of areas of mental health.

Instructions

A member of staff will be in touch with attendees one week before the event to share a pre-event delegate pack.

If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact us at info@cvaa.org.uk. We will aim to answer your query within two working days.

CVAA accept online payments only. In case you do not have instant access to your company card, we suggest using your personal card instead to book a training event and claim it back with your agency in your expenses. Requesting an invoice to pay for our standard practice events is not possible.

Who this is for

Adoption practitioners and managers (Voluntary Adoption Agencies, Regional Adoption Agencies, Local Authorities, and independent social workers), children’s social care services, children and family social workers, foster carers, kinship carers, designated teachers, and other professionals working with children and families.

Details

Adolescence can be a particularly challenging time for both adopted young people and their parents. It is a time when parents need not only a great deal of support emotionally, but also strategies to help them think about how to best support their young person.

“I loved the sharing of concrete strategies that I can take away and use with families I am working with. I also appreciated the knowledge and expertise of the facilitators” – Attendee, 2023

In this practice webinar, you will be able to learn from senior adoption practioners at Coram what they consider best practice in supporting young people entering adulthood. The adoption team at Coram has created a program based on the Ministry of Parenting’s parenting skills course, with additional content tailored specifically for families of adopted adolescents.

“The speakers were completely knowledgeable about their subject and were able to communicate this well. The round table discussions were a good opportunity to meet others and share practice ideas” – Attendee, 2023

Together with fellow adoption support colleagues, you will be able to explore their practice that has been informed by the families Coram had worked with over the years. You will spend some time on their reflections and how their learning can improve your practice going forward.

Learning 0utcomes

• a space to think about the extra challenges of adolescence for adopted young people
• strategies and ideas to hold in mind when working with adoptive parents with young people in adolescence
• practical takeaways to sufficiently support the families you work with
• reflecting on your own practice
• networking with adoption colleagues in the same/similar role

About the trainers

Annie Moser 

Annie is a senior social worker, working in the Adoption Support Team at Coram. Annie worked in the Recruitment and Assessment Team at Coram for many years before that, including at a time when cases were held throughout the whole adoption process. Annie qualified as a social worker in 1983, and worked in advice, support and counselling for young homeless people, an HIV health outreach team and as a hospital HIV/drugs social worker. Annie moved to Coram in the 1990s and have worked there since. Annie now works as the lead on parenting groups, and also focuses on education work, alongside case work with families.

Debbie Connolly

Debbie qualified as a social worker in the mid-1980s. Her first job was as a hospital social worker linking with the oncology, ante natal and maternity wards and a community child development team. Throughout the 1990s and since, Debbie has worked in the area of adoption- recruiting and assessing families, family finding for children and the matching and linking process. Debbie has worked specifically in adoption support work for the last 10 years. Alongside my work at Coram, Debbie also worked part-time for twelve years for The Post Adoption Centre as an Outreach Counsellor, working with birth parents, adopted people and adopters. Debbie now focuses at Coram on group work- the parenting groups, and a support group we have recently set up. Debbie has a specific interest in ‘Life- Story Talk’.

Instructions

A member of staff will be in touch with attendees one week prior to the event to share a pre-event delegate pack.

If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact us at info@cvaa.org.uk. We will aim to answer your query within two working days.

CVAA accept online payments only. In case you do not have instant access to your company card, we suggest using your personal card instead to book a training event and claim it back with your agency in your expenses. Requesting an invoice to pay for our standard practice events is not possible.

Who this is for

Adoption practitioners and managers (Voluntary Adoption Agencies, Regional Adoption Agencies, Local Authorities, and independent social workers), children’s social care services, children and family social workers, foster carers, kinship carers, designated teachers, and other professionals working with children and families.

Details

Art, music and drama therapy can help children understand their inner worlds and surroundings, develop closer relationships and interact effectively with their peers, teachers and families. Recent research has supported the use of music and art therapy for social and emotional development. Creative therapies also helps build resilience and reduces anxiety. Music, art and drama therapy allow children to communicate emotions and experiences than they could using words alone. In this way, creative therapy helps children and their carers process complex emotions and share stories of strength, pain and acceptance in safe relationships.

This practice workshop will provide adoption practitioners with creative strategies for promoting healing and resilience within adoptive families. You will discover the transformative power of arts-based and body-focused interventions in supporting the emotional well-being of adoptive families. Through a combination of theory,

You will discover the transformative power of arts-based and body-focused interventions in supporting the emotional well-being of adoptive families. Through a combination of theory, experiential exercises, and case studies, you will learn how to integrate innovative therapeutic techniques into your practice.

Learning 0utcomes

• Explore the theoretical foundations of arts-based and body-focused interventions in adoption therapy
• Learn practical techniques for incorporating creative expression and embodiment into therapeutic work with adoptive families
• Discover how arts-based and body-focused interventions can facilitate healing, communication, and attachment within adoptive families
• Gain insights from real-life case studies demonstrating the effectiveness of these innovative approaches

About the trainers

Johanna Francois is a drama therapist with experience across community organisations and NHS. Johanna currently works with adoptive and special guardianship families.  Her approach is holistic, focussing on the mind-body connection, trauma and attachment challenges and recognising the power of storytelling in developing sense of self and exploration of expression through creativity.

Stephanie Harkin is an art therapist who works with adoptive families, as well as with children and young people in school settings; PRU, Specialist School and a primary school. She has experience as an arts educator, working predominantly in the fields of ASC/PMLD. Her interests are ceramics, cycling and cooking. She enjoys working in a psychodynamic, playful and creative manner.

Madeline Aslan is an experienced music therapist who specialises in supporting adopted children, those under special guardianship orders, and children who are neurodiverse or have experienced developmental trauma. She emphasises building a strong therapeutic relationship through a psychodynamic, child-led approach, creating a safe and supportive environment tailored to each child’s unique needs.

Instructions

A member of staff will be in touch with attendees one week prior to the event to share a pre-event delegate pack.

If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact us at info@cvaa.org.uk. We will aim to answer your query within two working days.

CVAA accept online payments only. In case you do not have instant access to your company card, we suggest using your personal card instead to book a training event and claim it back with your agency in your expenses. Requesting an invoice to pay for our standard practice events is not possible.

Who this is for

Adoption practitioners and managers (Voluntary Adoption Agencies, Regional Adoption Agencies, Local Authorities, and independent social workers), children’s social care services, children and family social workers, foster carers, kinship carers, designated teachers, and other professionals working with children and families.

Details

This expert-led training session led by Dr Helen Rodwell will help practitioners to develop an understanding of autism and neurodiversity in adopted children. We will learn about different ideas on how professionals can ‘get to know’ and then support autistic children, young people, and their families.

“Helen was highly informed and experienced. Her examples from her own clinical practice were really helpful in understanding how to put the training into practice.” – Attendee, 2023

We will discuss the different aspects of autism and the challenges it can pose for children and parents, providing strategies for managing challenging situations.

“Helen was great, never made me feel like anything I asked was wrong.”– Attendee, 2023

The training day will explore the following areas:

• Overview of autism, neurodiversity, and neurodevelopmental disorder
• Beliefs about autism, trauma & attachment
• What does research and the autistic community tell us?
• Tools & resources to support adoptive parents navigating placement transitions, contact, and explaining the past

Learning 0utcomes

• Overview of autism, neurodiversity, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Overview of autism, trauma & attachment
• Tools & resources which professionals can use to get to know the autistic child/young person and identify what might help

About the trainer

Dr Helen Rodwell

Instructions

A member of staff will be in touch with attendees one week prior to the event to share a pre-event delegate pack.

If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact us at info@cvaa.org.uk. We will aim to answer your query within two working days.

CVAA accept online payments only. In case you do not have instant access to your company card, we suggest using your personal card instead to book a training event and claim it back with your agency in your expenses. Requesting an invoice to pay for our standard practice events is not possible.

Who this is for

Adoption practitioners and managers (Voluntary Adoption Agencies, Regional Adoption Agencies, Local Authorities, and independent social workers), children’s social care services, children and family social workers, foster carers, kinship carers, designated teachers, and other professionals working with children and families.

Details

This course will look at the legal framework for adoption support comparing how it varies in different parts of the UK. We will examine planning support from the point of matching and what we can do to ensure placements get off to the best possible start, as well as adoption support assessments in established placements.

“I liked how clear Laura was about people having their cameras on and participating in the training. Also her knowledge and experience was extensive, her presentation style was varied and engaging. Good mix of discussion and presentation.” – Attendee, 2022

What do adopters and young people say about what what they need? With the majority of adoptive placements facing a level of challenge, what is the long term impact on adoptive parents who live with secondary trauma year on year? What does research say about their long term experiences? How do we avoid blocked care or disruption? How can support services offer what they actually need within limited budgets? Can lower tier services can prevent families needing the more intensive ones in some cases? This training will not focus strongly on the details of the ASF, but on the global assessment of need and provision of a range of services.

There will be an opportunity to share examples of good practice.

Learning outcomes

• The legal framework for adoption support pre and post order across the UK
• Research relating to the long term challenges for adoptive families and how best to support them
• How to structure adoption support services to maximise the use of resources.
• Examples of good practice

About the trainer

Laura Payne

Laura has worked as a Social Worker, Panel Advisor and Manager in family placement for over 25 years in both the Local Authority and the Voluntary sector.  She has worked in and managed adoption support teams and has a significant interest in this area, particularly in relation to supporting contact. Laura was Head of Service and then acting CEO at Faith in Families prior to their merger with Adoption Focus in January 2022 and now works as a freelance trainer and consultant and is an Associate Trainer and Consultant for Corambaaf.

Instructions

A member of staff will be in touch with attendees one week prior to the event to share a pre-event delegate pack. If you have any questions regarding this webinar, please contact us at info@cvaa.org.uk. We will aim to answer your query within two working days.

CVAA accept online payments only. In case you do not have instant access to your company card, we suggest using your personal card instead to book a training event and claim it back with your agency in your expenses. Requesting an invoice to pay for our standard practice events is not possible.