Knowledge and Practice Hubs Learning points
- What the roles and responsibilities of social workers are in the adoption process – from initial family finding exercises to providing ongoing support post-adoption. Including the legislation and guidance underpinning adoption in England and Wales.
- Understanding the adoption journey from the perspectives of the child and the adopter(s), and tips on applying this insight in practice.
- How thorough planning, assessment, preparation and tailored support are key in successful adoptions and help to prevent adoption disruption.
- Test your knowledge of adoption legislation and case law (only available to organisations with a workforce licence).
The resources in this hub can help you meet point 10 of the Knowledge and skills statement for child and family practitioners: Child and family assessment.
Introduction to adoption
Supported learning
Quiz: legislation and case law
Supported learning content is only available to organisations with a workforce licence. Find out more about supported learning here.
Matching
Working with adopted adults and their birth relatives
The child’s journey
Placement
Adoption disruption
Multimedia learning
The adopter’s journey
Adoption support
Other adoptions
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