Training & events programme

OPEN TO ALL
The Permanently Progressing study has been looking at the lives of all 1,836 children who became looked after (either at or away from home) in Scotland in 2012-2013 when they were aged five and under. In this seminar, the research team will explore key findings and what these mean for decision makers, policy makers, professionals who have important roles in children’s lives (including teachers and social workers), and children and their families.

FREE FOR MEMBERS

The International Conference on Adoption Research (ICAR-8), held in July 2024, focused on ensuring permanent, nurturing family care for children. It gathered global experts to share research, best practices, and innovations in adoption. This upcoming session will explore insights from the conference and how they can be applied to the UK’s children and families sector. Key learning outcomes include understanding global adoption practices, addressing the identity needs of adopted children, exploring brain development in childhood and adolescence, and best practices for supporting adult adopters.