CoramBAAF Adoption Conference 2026: Can modern adoption meet the needs of today's children and families?

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CoramBAAF is hosting its Adoption Conference on Monday 11 May 2026 at the Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ.

This conference is set to become a key event in the calendar of social work practitioners working with adoption families. It is a conference that brings together practice and ideas that are current, relevant to you, and which matter.

Our theme for this year focuses on how modern adoption can meet the needs of today’s children and today’s families. Within this topic, we will be exploring the staying in touch agenda, education, recruitment and identity as well as looking at where adoption needs to modernise to meet support needs across policy and practice.

Join us for an engaging event designed to inform and connect adoption professionals from across the country. You'll have the opportunity to get up to date on critical topics, gain valuable insight, share your perspective and be part of the conversation. 

PRESENTERS

Chair:

Satwinder Sandhu, Chief Executive Officer, Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies

Keynote:

The Hon Dame Mrs Justice Judd DBE, High Court Judge, Family Division, High Court of Justice, England and Wales

Presenters:

Julie Selwyn, Emeritus Professor of Education and Adoption, Rees Centre, Department of Education, University of Oxford

Dr Sarah Hamilton, Senior Research Manager, Ecorys

Emily Frith, CEO, Adoption UK

More speakers TBA

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • Consider how  modern adoption has changed: learn about the latest recommendations, and evidence from lived experience, practice, legal, and research perspectives
  • Apply evidence-based strategies in adoption practice: develop your approach based on current and emerging policy, practice, and research evidence from across the adoption sector.
  • Improve your practice: including best practice in recruitment, health, post-adoption support, access to records, and supporting birth families.

WHY ATTEND?

  • Grow your network: Connect with social care professionals who share your passion for improving outcomes for children and families 
  • Improve your skills: Gain fresh insights to take your practice to the next level in supporting stability and well-being for adopted children and families
  • Stay informed: Keep up with the latest research and developments in the adoption sector 

FEES 

Early bird discounts are applied at the checkout page. 

Early bird sale until 15 March 2026 23.59pm 

Full or associate CoramBAAF member £174.40 + £34.88 VAT - £209.28 

Individual CoramBAAF member £139.20 + £27.84 VAT - £167.04 

Non-member £244 + £48.80 VAT - £292.80 

Prices from 16 March 2026 00.00am 

Full or associate CoramBAAF member £218 + £43.60 VAT - Total £261.60  

Individual CoramBAAF member £174.00 + £34.80 VAT - Total £208.80  

Non-member £305 + £61 VAT - Total £366.00 

CONTACT

Telephone: 0207 520 7520 / 0310

Email: events@corambaaf.org.uk

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