Breakfast Briefing: The Adoption Barometer - Key findings and analysis
Adoption UK's Adoption Barometer is the UK's only annual stocktake of the impact of policy and practice on the lives of adoptees and adoptive families.
Over seven years, the Adoption Barometer survey has gathered the views of nearly 24,000 adopters and adoptees across the UK. For the most recent reports, published in September 2025, more than 3,500 prospective adopters, adoptive parents and adoptees aged 16+ gave their views on topics including the preparation and matching process, birth family contact, adoption support, education, accessing records, tracing and reunion and mental health.
Rebecca Brooks, the report author, will present an overview of the findings, highlighting stories to celebrate and stories that challenge.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Honest feedback from those impacted by adoption about the services they access and suggestions for simple adjustments that could improve experiences
- Exploration of the wider context within which adoptive families, adoptees and adoption services are operating, including socio-economic factors and the impact of other services such as education and mental health.
- Focus on the challenges facing many adult adoptees navigating adoption and other services.
PRESENTERS
Rebecca Brooks, Policy and Research Adviser, Adoption England
Rebecca Brooks is Adoption UK's Policy and Research Adviser and author of the annual Adoption Barometer report as well as numerous other Adoption UK publications. She is a former teacher and foster carer and now an adoptive parent.
WHO'S IT FOR?
This session is for social workers, team managers, senior practitioners and department heads looking to understand views of adopters, prospective adopters, and adoptees on adoption services.
For social workers, reflection on this session may contribute to your continuing professional development (CPD).
FEES
Members: FREE (don't forget to log in to your account to receive your discount)
Non-members: £20+VAT.
Places on this event are limited, so early booking is recommended.
CONTACT
Telephone: 0207 520 7520 / 0310
Email: events@corambaaf.org.uk
£20.00