Consultation briefing: Adoption Support that works for all (ASGSF)
The Department for Education has gone out to consultation to seek views on a “more responsive, holistic and evidence-based system of adoption support, including changes to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund.” Adoption Support that Works for All”
The consultation also sets out 8 options to reform adoption and eligible kinship support, including the future operation of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- About the current consultation
- What the proposed changes mean for adopters, kinship families and practice
- Develop your response and prepare your service for change
PRESENTERS
Gladys Mugugu, Head of Adoption Department for Education
Callum Worsnop, Head of Family Justice, Kinship Care and Family Networks
The Department for Education is responsible for children’s services and education, including early years, schools, higher and further education policy, apprenticeships and wider skills in England. It is also responsible for supporting professionals who work with children, young people, and adult learners; helping disadvantaged children and young people to achieve more and making sure that local services protect and support children. We are delighted to be welcoming representatives of the DfE to share the consultation with CoramBAAF members and the wider social work sector.
WHO'S IT FOR
This event is designed for social workers, team managers and others working in adoption and kinship as well as local authority leaders across England who want to understand how the government’s upcoming changes to the ASGSF may shape their work.
For social workers, reflection on this session may contribute to your continuing professional development (CPD).
FEES
OPEN TO ALL
CONTACT
Telephone: 0207 520 7520 / 0310
Email: events@corambaaf.org.uk