Events

Adoption England delivers conferences, webinars, workshops and practice training sessions for professionals working with children in care.

AFDiT Practitioners Network

A series of webinars bringing together adoption practitioners to explore how the AFDiT framework can be applied in practice, with a focus on identity and decision-making in transracial adoption.

10 - 11:30 AM starting →

4 June, 2026

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Pre-Adoption Order Disruptions in England

This webinar will explore why a small number of adoptive placements disrupt before an Adoption Order is made, sharing key findings from recent research. It will highlight the importance of communication across assessment, preparation and placement, and what this means for improving policy and practice.

12:30 - 1:30 PM

11 June, 2026

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Family Finding Practice Hub (FFPH)

The FFPH aims to unite practitioners in a safe space to reflect on family finding practices, address shared challenges, and highlight effective approaches benefiting children and families.

11 - 12:30 PM starting →

6 July, 2026

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Change of plan away from adoption – an exploration from a practitioner perspective

This webinar will explore how and why plans for adoption sometimes change to other forms of permanence, based on recent research findings. It will offer insights into professional decision-making and the challenges faced in family finding for children with complex needs.

2 - 3 PM

16 July, 2026

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