Education Support Sessions

AUK Education Support Sessions (England Only) - 

Education can be one of the most challenging parts of the adoption journey, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our Education Support Sessions offers informed guidance and practical support through an adoption lens, recognising the impact of early experiences, trauma and loss on learning, behaviour and school outcomes.

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. 

You may be navigating EHCPs, exclusions, SEND support, or trying to explain your child’s needs to education professionals. Whatever the challenge, you’ll be supported by an Education Parent Partner who understands adoption, trauma and the education system — and who can help you feel more confident, informed and supported in advocating for your child. Opening times: Thursdays, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

What Your Education Support Sessions Includes - 

(Support is ongoing — you can book education support sessions whenever you need them.)

Meet Our Education Parent Partners 

Yvonne

Adoptive parent to a teenage son with ADHD, Yvonne is a former teacher and senior leader specialising in SEN and inclusion. She now works part-time as an education mentor with a focus on trauma, attachment, and school transitions.

Lucy

Lucy, adoptive parent of two, is an Education Mentor and Parent Support Partner at Adoption UK. A former primary teacher with 16 years’ experience, she leads workshops and supports families with EHCPs and holistic parenting.