Events
Adoption UK runs a number of events around the country, to bring the latest ideas on adoption and related issues to adoptive parents and professionals. From conferences with leading speakers on trauma and attachment, to fun family days which bring together adoptive parents and children, our events are a great opportunity to develop understanding and meet others.
Events and workshops run by Adoption UK
Getting Ready for Placement
(previous title: Understanding the Needs of the Child at Placement)
This workshop is ideal for adopters and foster carers who have been approved and are waiting for a placement. It will give new parents the understanding and strategies they need to make positive connections with their child in the early days of placement, and beyond, to assist with the attachment process.
When: 10-11 September
Where: London
How to Book: Contact the Training Team
Children Who Struggle at School
(previous title: School & Education Issues)
This interactive workshop examines issues that may arise for adoptive parents, carers and schools as a result of the effects of a child’s early life experiences, including separation, loss and trauma. Participants will understand how learning difficulties may arise from these early experiences; when these are added to the social, emotional and behavioural difficulties a child might be experiencing, school can become a challenging place for some children.
When: 18 September
Where: Manchester
How to Book: Contact the Training Team
Getting Ready for Placement
(previous title: Understanding the Needs of the Child at Placement)
This workshop is ideal for adopters and foster carers who have been approved and are waiting for a placement. It will give new parents the understanding and strategies they need to make positive connections with their child in the early days of placement, and beyond, to assist with the attachment process.
When: 1-2 October
Where: Cardiff
How to Book: Contact the Training Team
The Adoption Journey: School Days
An Adoption UK Conference in London with Louise Michelle Bombčr and Marion Allen
After the highly successful 2009 Annual Conference, Adoption UK presents another chance to see Louise Bombčr and Marion Allen in the nation's capital. This conference will explore the issues which stem from early trauma and provide practical strategies to support children in school.
When: 8 October 2010
Where: Friends House, London
Places are limited so book now!
Healing Trauma: Margot Sunderland’s guide to effective parenting
Adoption UK’s Annual Conference and AGM
Learn practical strategies, tools and techniques - a fantastic opportunity for adopters, prospective adopters and long-term foster carers and professionals.
When: 27 November 2010
Where: St Aldate’s Church, Oxford
Places are limited, so book now!
A Day with Dan Hughes
Adoption UK conference
A fantastic opportunity to learn key parenting strategies from the master attachment therapist himself.
When: 4 February 2011
Where: Park Avenue Hotel, Belfast
Booking forms available soon - contact Tracey or Sheila for more information.