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06/09/2025

04/09/2025

After months of campaigning by Adoption UK with others in the sector alongside thousands of families, we warmly welcome confirmation by the Children’s Minister that the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) will continue for 2026/27. We await clarity on the details. We have fought hard for public consultation about reforms to the Fund and are pleased to see the Minister commit to this in today’s statement. It is crucial that reforms are in the best interests of adopted children, that the impact of this year’s cuts are carefully considered, that consultation is thorough and reforms not rushed through. https://ow.ly/teJi50WR97N

04/09/2025

Anti-immigration sentiment in the UK right now is scary.

Open social media or watch the news and it feels like our country has lost its humanity. Fingers pointed at people for problems they didn’t cause. Hatred towards those fleeing war-torn countries and seeking asylum. You might feel under threat, or anxious about what could happen, just for being yourself. For racialised minority communities, this threat is particularly real.

You have the right to be proud of where you're from. But raising our national flag to point hatred towards people ‘not like us’ is not patriotism. It's racism. And no matter what your political views are, hatred has no place in our communities.

If your child is feeling scared, unwelcome or afraid, get in touch with our Parents Helpline so we can support you. Call us for free on 0808 802 5544, Monday - Friday.

31/08/2025

via Avremi Rosenberg (LinkedIn)

“Everyone can make a difference to a person who is pain.

Come and hear how. Join this free event.

An online conference Monday the 8th September at 730pm UK time.

Please register early to avoid disappointment. Registration is limited to 300 participants.”

https://bit.ly/Self-HarmAwareness

30/08/2025

30/08/2025

Childhood trauma can reshape the brain and body—revealing new truths about chronic pain and healing.

30/08/2025

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30/08/2025

A successful classroom isn’t built by control —
It’s built on consistency that creates safety, compassion that builds trust, and connection that opens hearts. 💛

True classroom success isn’t about rigid rules — it’s about creating an environment where kids feel safe enough to grow, try, and be themselves.
That’s where real learning lives.

29/08/2025

Hello all I hope you're well!
I've just been contacted by Paralympics GB with regards to them filming a 'Dance Class ' with local legend Maisie Summers Newton 😊
Maisie was a pupil of ours when she was younger so it'll be lovely to have her back! It would have to be on Saturday 13th September and that's all I can tell you at the moment, except I would have to convert from Ballet to 'free' general fun lesson for the purposes of filming...the general aim is to show Maisie (and other athletes) taking part in various forms of exercise in the community.... Because this is our first Saturday back, I can't prepare anything in advance, so just be prepared for a bit of 'random' at some point in the morning on that day!!!

I hope you've had a wonderful Summer and are ready for our new term commencing on Monday 8th September! 😁 xx

28/08/2025

“But for me, the worst part for us is that nobody listened. Everybody blamed us… we were just treated like criminals, like we were the worst parents on the planet.”

This image captures one adoptive parent’s words, describing what it feels like to live under constant scrutiny. Fingers point, accusations hang in the air. She spoke of how she learned to hide her pain. Unspoken words, carried silently for fear of being blamed again.

This reflects how systems built on mistrust can silence the very people who most need to be heard. Parents withdraw, not because the struggle is absent, but because speaking it aloud feels unsafe.

This is the fourth in a series of seven images, co-created for my doctoral research in collaboration with Dr Zoe Cox. Feedback has reminded me that while these images are painful to look at, they are also vital to witness