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Adoption Services and Ofsted, Inspections and Recent Developments for Regional Adoption Agencies (RAA) and Local Authorities

Who this is for

CEOs and Directors of Adoption Agencies, Senior managers, Senior adoption practitioners and Team managers of Regional Adoption Agencies and Local Authorities


Details

In its national adoption strategy (published in 2021), the government set out its intention to explore with Ofsted how to improve the current inspection and regulation arrangements, to achieve ‘the right level of scrutiny and reassurance across all key elements of adoption practice, and more accurately reflect the way that services are now delivered’. This session will provide a chance for delegates to hear more about this and share thoughts on the potential opportunities for improvement.

“It’s a relatively unique opportunity to ‘sit down’ with Ofsted and discuss inspection and Ofsted’s work away from the pressure of an inspection. We can learn more about each other’s perspective this way.” – Attendee, October 2020

The session will provide an overview of Ofsted’s role in adoption, recent inspection findings, and insights from the thematic inspection report on Regional Adoption Agencies (RAAs).

Delegates will gain a deeper understanding of how Ofsted evaluates adoption services, including the criteria used to ensure these services meet the required standards. Recent inspection outcomes will be discussed, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement. This will include an examination of how well adoption services support children and prospective adopters, and the overall effectiveness of these services in delivering positive outcomes.

The session will also delve into the findings from Ofsted’s thematic inspections of RAAs, identifying trends, best practices, and challenges within the sector. By exploring innovative practices and successful strategies implemented by some adoption agencies, delegates will learn how these can be adopted more widely to enhance service quality.

“[I enjoyed…] hearing that Ofsted are working with VAA’s and RAA’s to ensure excellent adoption services work for children and families. I also really gained from considering different ways of ensuring the child and young persons voice is heard and influential in all we do. A really useful webinar.” – Attendee, March 2022

We expect that regulatory inspectors will be able to join the discussion. Delegates are encouraged to submit specific questions ahead of the session.

This expert-led practice session will be delivered under the Chatham House Rule. The Chatham House Rule helps create a trusted environment to understand and resolve complex problems. Its guiding spirit is: share the information you receive but do not reveal the identity of who said it.


Learning outcomes

  • Through discussion, an up-to-date overview of policy developments relating to Ofsted’s adoption inspections
  • A wider understanding of inspection approach and methodology, and recent inspection findings
  • Hear Ofsted’s reflections on their inspections of adoption services
  • Discuss common priorities and share views on how inspection can best support improvement in practice

About the trainer

Tracey Coglan Greig

Tracey is Ofsted’s Senior Officer for Adoption and Fostering. She leads on the ongoing development and oversight of inspection frameworks, policy, and guidance in relation to adoption and fostering. Prior to taking up this post in February 2022, Tracey worked for Ofsted as a social care regulatory inspector. In that role she registered, inspected, and monitored a range of children’s social care settings including voluntary adoption agencies, adoption support agencies and children’s services in local authorities. Before she joined Ofsted Tracey worked for 26 years in both private and statutory children’s services.


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.ukWe 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.

Adoption Services and Ofsted, Inspections of Voluntary Adoption Agencies (VAA) and Recent Developments

Who this is for

CEOs and Directors of Adoption Agencies, Senior managers, Senior adoption practitioners and Team managers of Voluntary Adoption Agencies


Details

In its national adoption strategy (published in 2021), the government set out its intention to explore with Ofsted how to improve the current inspection and regulation arrangements, to achieve ‘the right level of scrutiny and reassurance across all key elements of adoption practice, and more accurately reflect the way that services are now delivered’. This session will provide a chance for delegates to hear more about this and share thoughts on the potential opportunities for improvement.

“It’s a relatively unique opportunity to ‘sit down’ with Ofsted and discuss inspection and Ofsted’s work away from the pressure of an inspection. We can learn more about each other’s perspective this way.” – Attendee, October 2020

“[I enjoyed…] Hearing that Ofsted are working with VAA’s and RAA’s to ensure excellent adoption services work for children and families. I also really gained from considering different ways of ensuring the child and young persons voice is heard and influential in all we do. A really useful webinar.” – Attendee, March 2022

We expect that regulatory inspectors will be able to join the discussion. Delegates are encouraged to submit specific questions ahead of the session.

This expert-led practice session will be delivered under the Chatham House Rule. The Chatham House Rule helps create a trusted environment to understand and resolve complex problems. Its guiding spirit is: share the information you receive but do not reveal the identity of who said it.


Learning outcomes

  • Through discussion, an up-to-date overview of policy developments relating to Ofsted’s adoption inspections
  • A wider understanding of the inspection approach and methodology, and recent inspection findings
  • Hear Ofsted’s reflections on their inspections of adoption services
  • Share your experiences of adoption inspections
  • Discuss common priorities and share views on how inspection can best support improvement in practice

About the trainer

Tracey Coglan Greig

Tracey is Ofsted’s Senior Officer for Adoption and Fostering. She leads on the ongoing development and oversight of inspection frameworks, policy, and guidance in relation to adoption and fostering. Prior to taking up this post in February 2022, Tracey worked for Ofsted as a social care regulatory inspector. In that role she registered, inspected, and monitored a range of children’s social care settings including voluntary adoption agencies, adoption support agencies and children’s services in local authorities. Before she joined Ofsted Tracey worked for 26 years in both private and statutory children’s services.


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.ukWe 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.

Adoption Services and Ofsted: Inspections and Recent Developments

Who this is for

CEOs and Directors of Adoption Agencies, Senior managers, Senior adoption practitioners and Team managers (Voluntary Adoption Agencies, Regional Adoption Agencies and Local Authorities).


Details

In its national adoption strategy (published in 2021), the government set out its intention to explore with Ofsted how to improve the current inspection and regulation arrangements, to achieve ‘the right level of scrutiny and reassurance across all key elements of adoption practice, and more accurately reflect the way that services are now delivered’. This session will provide a chance for delegates to hear more about this and share thoughts on the potential opportunities for improvement.

“It’s a relatively unique opportunity to ‘sit down’ with Ofsted and discuss inspection and Ofsted’s work away from the pressure of an inspection. We can learn more about each other’s perspective this way.” – Attendee, October 2020

The session will provide an overview of Ofsted’s role in adoption, recent inspection findings, and insights from the thematic inspection report on Regional Adoption Agencies (RAAs).

Delegates will gain a deeper understanding of how Ofsted evaluates adoption services, including the criteria used to ensure these services meet the required standards. Recent inspection outcomes will be discussed, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement. This will include an examination of how well adoption services support children and prospective adopters, and the overall effectiveness of these services in delivering positive outcomes.

The session will also delve into the findings from Ofsted’s thematic inspections of RAAs, identifying trends, best practices, and challenges within the sector. By exploring innovative practices and successful strategies implemented by some adoption agencies, delegates will learn how these can be adopted more widely to enhance service quality.

“[I enjoyed…] Hearing that Ofsted are working with VAA’s and RAA’s to ensure excellent adoption services work for children and families. I also really gained from considering different ways of ensuring the child and young persons voice is heard and influential in all we do. A really useful webinar.” – Attendee, March 2022

We expect that regulatory inspectors will be able to join the discussion. Delegates are encouraged to submit specific questions ahead of the session.

This expert-led practice session will be delivered under the Chatham House Rule. The Chatham House Rule helps create a trusted environment to understand and resolve complex problems. Its guiding spirit is: share the information you receive but do not reveal the identity of who said it.


Learning outcomes

  • Through discussion, an up-to-date overview of policy developments relating to Ofsted’s adoption inspections
  • A wider understanding of inspection approach and methodology, and recent inspection findings
  • Hear Ofsted’s reflections on their inspections of adoption services
  • Discuss common priorities and share views on how inspection can best support improvement in practice

About the trainer

Tracey Coglan Greig

Tracey is Ofsted’s Senior Officer for Adoption and Fostering. She leads on the ongoing development and oversight of inspection frameworks, policy, and guidance in relation to adoption and fostering. Prior to taking up this post in February 2022, Tracey worked for Ofsted as a social care regulatory inspector. In that role she registered, inspected, and monitored a range of children’s social care settings including voluntary adoption agencies, adoption support agencies and children’s services in local authorities. Before she joined Ofsted Tracey worked for 26 years in both private and statutory children’s services.


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.ukWe 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.

Ofsted’s Adoption Services and Ofsted’s Inspections – Looking Ahead

Who this is for

Adoption practitioners and managers (Voluntary Adoption Agencies, Regional Adoption Agencies and Local Authorities) and Independent Professionals.


Details

In its national adoption strategy (published in 2021), the government set out its intention to explore with Ofsted how to improve the current inspection and regulation arrangements, to achieve ‘the right level of scrutiny and reassurance across all key elements of adoption practice, and more accurately reflect the way that services are now delivered’. This session will provide a chance for delegates to hear more about this and share thoughts on the potential opportunities for improvement.

“It’s a relatively unique opportunity to ‘sit down’ with Ofsted and discuss inspection and Ofsted’s work away from the pressure of an inspection. We can learn more about each other’s perspective this way.” – Attendee, October 2020

This session will also provide the opportunity for delegates to learn about and discuss Ofsted’s work relating to adoption, including recent inspection findings and the impact of COVID-19 on its approach and activity.

“[I enjoyed…] Hearing that Ofsted are working with VAA’s and RAA’s to ensure excellent adoption services work for children and families. I also really gained from considering different ways of ensuring the child and young persons voice is heard and influential in all we do. A really useful webinar.” – Attendee, March 2022

We expect that regulatory inspectors will be able to join the discussion. Delegates are encouraged to submit specific questions ahead of the session.

This expert-led practice session will be delivered under the Chatham House Rule. The Chatham House Rule helps create a trusted environment to understand and resolve complex problems. Its guiding spirit is: share the information you receive but do not reveal the identity of who said it.


Learning outcomes

This is an opportunity for colleagues to:

  • Through discussion, an up-to-date overview of policy developments relating to Ofsted’s adoption inspections
  • A wider understanding of inspection approach and methodology, and recent inspection findings
  • Hear Ofsted’s reflections on their inspections of adoption services
  • Share your experiences of adoption inspections
  • Discuss common priorities and share views on how inspection can best support improvement in practice

About the trainer

Tracey Coglan Greig

Tracey is Ofsted’s Senior Officer for Adoption and Fostering. She leads on the ongoing development and oversight of inspection frameworks, policy, and guidance in relation to adoption and fostering. Prior to taking up this post in February 2022, Tracey worked for Ofsted as a social care regulatory inspector. In that role she registered, inspected, and monitored a range of children’s social care settings including voluntary adoption agencies, adoption support agencies and children’s services in local authorities. Before she joined Ofsted Tracey worked for 26 years in both private and statutory children’s services.

Dawn Bennett

Dawn Bennett is an experienced social care regulatory inspector and has worked in regulation and inspection since 1998. She is an experienced fostering and adoption inspector, also inspecting these elements of local authority services under the ILACS framework. Dawn is a registered social worker, holds a BSc Hons degree in Applied Social Sciences, a PG in social services management and a PG in regulation of health and social care. She has extensive social work experience in local authorities, charities and the private sector. She has worked in various roles including child protection, training foster carers and adopters, the All Wales Strategy and management roles in children’s homes and residential special schools.


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.ukWe 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.

Ways to Gather Evidence to Track and Effectively Measure the Improvement of the Child’s Journey

Who this is for

Adoption Practitioners, Managers, Social Workers (Voluntary Adoption Agencies, Regional Adoption Agencies and Local Authorities), Children’s Social Workers, Support Workers and Independent Professionals.


Details

During this unique practice webinar, we will hear from senior adoption practitioners at at ARC Adoption discussing their “Baseline assessment” work, measuring outcomes in placements and how this model can be adapted to other agencies. In 2015 ARC developed their baseline assessments as an opportunity to capture children within the early weeks in placement. They seek to track children’s developmental progress through the early months as well as seeking to understand their attachment patterns.

The aims of our assessments are to:

  • Monitor progress
  • Early intervention and targeted support from our therapeutic adoption support service
  • Provide opportunity for child observations during early days of placement
  • Positive reinforcement for parents and opportunity for reflection

The second part of this practice session will be facilitated by Jay Vaughan, the CEO of Family Futures, who will discuss Family Futures research outcomes using psychometric measures and parent and child interviews. Jay will also explore the implications for placement and post placement support based on their findings. In this session, Jay, will discuss the Family Futures battery of psychometrics measures, the outcomes from the Neuro-Physiological Psychotherapy (NPP) 2016 and 2019 research as well as the Family Futures review of i-adopt placements.

Jay will also share Family Futures thinking about Family Futures recent inclusion of the tool ‘Goal Based Outcomes’ following the ASF decision to use evaluation tools to review outcomes of ASF funded intervention.

An important part of this presentation by Jay will be supporting agencies/authorities in thinking about psychometric measures they can put in place and the value of this for their organisation.


Learning outcomes

  • To consider practical tools in line with the evidence-based research
  • To understand the importance of key relationships with professionals and early interventions when thinking about post adoption support
  • Thinking about the impact of transition to adoptive family and how what we know about the child before placement isn’t always a reflection of how they present in their adoptive family
  • To consider the importance of psychometric measures and evaluation
  • To discuss the outcomes measures the ASF are requested are used to evaluate and the various options for agencies/authorities
  • To think about appropriate measures individual agencies/authorities can put in place
  • To think about what happens to children and adoptive families when we fail to intervene effectively

About the trainers

Donna Mease has been a qualified Social Worker since June 2010, having obtained a BSc in Social Work at University of Northumbria, following secondment by North Tyneside Council Children’s Services. Donna is registered with Social Work England and joined ARC Adoption North East as Adoption Support Co-ordinator in 2015. Prior to this Donna worked as a Social Worker in North Tyneside’s Looked After Children’s team for 5 years. Donna obtained the Post Qualifying consolidation module at University of Northumbria in March 2013, whilst working for the authority. Donna also holds a BA Joint Honours Degree in Childhood Studies and Professional Practice which she obtained in June 2004 from the University of Northumbria and a BTEC National Diploma in Caring Services (Nursery Nursing) from Newcastle College, June 1999. Since joining ARC Adoption NE Donna has undertaken a diploma in therapeutic life story work (Richard Rose model), Level 1 Theraplay, Level 1 DDP and Level 1 & 2 BUSS model training.

Jay Vaughan, M.A., is a Somatic Experience Practitioner. Jay is also a state registered Dramatherapist, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapist and certified Theraplay therapist and supervisor as well as a Theraplay trainer. Jay is CEO of Family Futures CIC and Registered Manager. Jay has been working with traumatised children since qualifying as a Dramatherapist in 1989, and passionately believes in the use of arts, play and body-based approaches in helping traumatised children and their families heal.


Instructions

A member of staff will be in touch with attendees one week prior to the event to share a pre-event delegate pack. Please also check your spam folder if you don’t receive anything in your inbox. 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.