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Education resources

Adoption UK is committed to providing free resources for education professionals, parents and guardians to share expertise and broaden understanding about the needs of care-experienced learners and the strategies that will help them to thrive in education.

Our resources are arranged by nation so you can be sure you are accessing the most relevant information whether you are looking for ideas to improve your own practice, or a handy leaflet to download and share.

We also have a range of online training courses for parents, guardians and professionals.

Education Support Sessions

Education Support Sessions

This service is for adoptive parents and carers in England, who are worried about school challenges, struggling to get the right support in place, or feeling unheard by their child’s school. Read more

Published: 12th January, 2026

Updated: 29th April, 2026

Author: Michael Sneddon-Plumb

Breaking the barriers to attendance at school

Breaking the barriers to attendance at school

Explore our resources and campaign with us to #BreaktheBarriers to school attendance. Read more

Published: 10th January, 2024

Updated: 29th October, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Adnoddau addysg (Cymru)/Education resources (Wales)

Adnoddau addysg (Cymru)/Education resources (Wales)

These materials are suitable for parents/guardians and education professionals. More resources including Welsh language resources will be added soon. Read more

Published: 14th March, 2023

Updated: 23rd August, 2023

Author: Kirsty Quinton-Selwood

Education resources (Northern Ireland)

Education resources (Northern Ireland)

Useful resources for parents, guardians and professionals in Northern Ireland. Read more

Published: 9th November, 2022

Author: Kirsty Quinton-Selwood

Education research

Education research

We have identified significant gaps in understanding, empathy and resources that are preventing adopted children from having an equal chance to succeed in education. Read more

Published: 9th November, 2022

Author: Kirsty Quinton-Selwood

Education resources (England)

Education resources (England)

These resources are suitable for parents/guardians and education professionals and are free to download and distribute. Read more

Published: 9th November, 2022

Author: Kirsty Quinton-Selwood

Education resources (Scotland)

Education resources (Scotland)

Our team in Scotland offer a wide range of education resources for parents, teachers and professionals. Read more

Published: 27th September, 2022

Updated: 9th November, 2022

Author: Kirsty Quinton-Selwood

FASD education factsheets

FASD education factsheets

Our FASD factsheets are helpful, quick and easy resources for adopters and educators – they're great for sharing too! Available for all nations in the UK. Read more

Published: 20th August, 2020

Updated: 18th May, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

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