We are huge advocates for Early Permanence and as such we offer 2 brilliant training sessions so that would be adopters can decide whether this is the route for them.

There is a 90 minute online mandatory training course for all of our adopters and then if they decide this is something they would like to consider in more depth, they can choose to book on to ‘Early Permanence – Extending your knowledge’  where our friendly and experienced Social Workers will gently guide you through the Early Permanence route to adoption and offer you expert advice and tips.

Please note that this training is only available to people who are in at least Stage 1 of the adoption process and who have completed the Prepare to Adopt course.

Who is this training for:

Families who may want to think about, and make sense of the meaning behind their children’s behaviour.

What you will learn:

Reflect, and consider the potential need/message behind a ‘behaviour’ and consider behaviour as a children’s method of communication.

We will explore the following:

Functions of behaviour- explore behaviour as communication, understanding what the function of the behaviour is and how our responses can impact on you and your child.

Defence mechanisms– understand what defense mechanisms are and how they might be shown in behaviours you might see. We will consider how these might change as children grow and develop.

Transitions and change– consider the impact that your child’s past may have on them today and in future when managing transitions and change (including physical, psychological, cultural and practical transitions). Enabling you to plan and prepare, in a trauma informed way.

Practical ideas– you will learn some skills to take away for you to try with your family.

These learning outcomes will allow you to make sense of your child’s behaviour in a way that communicates their wants and needs. We will share alternative approaches to support you In connecting with your child in those difficult moments, to reduce conflict and avoid triggering trauma responses.

A good support network is vital for you and your child/children as you progress through your adoption journey. During this course, we will teach your nominated family member or friend about the adoption process, underline the importance of their role and give them invaluable hints and tips on how to help and support you and your child/children.

Please note that this event will take place in a central Leicester location.

A good support network is vital for you and your child/children as you progress through your adoption journey. During this course, we will teach your nominated family member or friend about the adoption process, underline the importance of their role and give them invaluable hints and tips on how to help and support you and your child/children.

Please note that this course is available in both Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire on different dates which you will be able to select when booking.

After establishing the first set of skills to help your loved one and their child/children transition into their new family life, the second part of our innovative training course looks at adding to these skills and the different issues which may arise as the child gets older.

Please note that this course is run in a central Leicester location.

This course is suitable for the friends and family members of adoptive families who have children placed with them.

Talking about adoption can be difficult. In this course we cover how and when it’s appropriate to talk about your situation and advice that you can give to your child as they transition through their childhood.

This is a virtual, 2 part course. Please book on to the 2nd part separately.

This is a full day virtual course building on the foundations of part I with two experienced Post Adoption Support Workers.

This training is for adopters who want to understand how adopted children might make sense of their early experiences and how you can help them talk about their past using PACE, therapeutic parenting techniques and creative approaches to explore their inner world.

This is a half day training course aimed at introducing the child’s sensory world to their parents.

The course will provide an overview of the sensory system, how this can be impacted by early childhood experiences, how this can affect the child’s behaviour in the home and at school and some ways parents may be able to help their children.

This training will teach you new and effective ways to react to your child/young person. During this course you will learn that by developing a safe, calm, authoritative presence, you are able to change your reactions to behaviours, so behaviours change in response.

To ensure that you are fully prepared for adoption we offer a comprehensive 3 day course covering a variety of subjects including how to talk about adoption, what adopted children need, Therapeutic Parenting and more. Your Social Worker will book you onto this course as part of your preparation.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a hidden disability twice as common as Autism.

This is a course designed to offer information, advice and guidance to adopters who are living with a child/young person with or who may have FASD. It is a poorly understood condition that can be a barrier but with the right informed support we know that children and young people can and do thrive and achieve.

FASD is a lifelong condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. It is probably the UK’s largest hidden disability, but very few people know about it. Less than 10% of those affected have long lasting physical signs.  More significantly people with FASD have a neurodevelopmental condition that affects every aspect of their life.

Research shows that there is an increased occurrence in children within the care system and those that have had care experience.   The training offers an insight into how it may impact your child/young person and suggest strategies that are different to traditional parenting that have been shown to help people who have FASD. FASD lasts into adulthood and foundations laid in early childhood are important for the futures of those affected. This will include the latest resources for people with FASD and their families.
This training addresses nationally identified concerns associated with FASD with the collaboration of those working at the national cutting edge as far as recent developments in the FASD field are concerned. All of the training is based on professional and lived experience of working and living with affected children and young adults.

‘Growing Your Family’ training is for second time adopters, prospective adopters or foster carers who have a child or children already.

The aim of this 4 hour course is to…
· Explore how you talk about adoption to your child/children
· Teach you how to prepare your child/children for having a sibling through adoption
· Give you guidance on how to support your child/children to feel secure and loved when a sibling joins the family
· Talk about managing any potential rivalry

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a hidden disability twice as common as Autism.

This is general training for people starting their adoption journey which will provide an introduction to FASD. Without understanding and informed support, it can be a barrier for a significant number of children and young people in communities across the UK. With the correct support the same young people could thrive.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. Less than 10% of those affected have long lasting physical signs.  More significantly all people with FASD have a neurodevelopmental condition that affects different aspects of their life.

Research shows that there is an increased occurrence in children within the care system and those that have had care experience. This training will offer all that attend the opportunity to become more aware of the condition; its causes and the impact that it can have on children with the condition and their family. It has been written to provide general information about nationally identified concerns with the collaboration of those working at the national cutting edge as far as recent developments in the FASD field are concerned. All of the training is based on professional and lived experience of working and living with affected children and young adults.

Join our unique training to help you discover whether you could adopt siblings and the key points to think about when they join your family.

The sibling bond is one of the strongest there is and adopting siblings is an amazing thing to do. To support you, we offer this unique training course which covers the following areas:

-Thinking about adopting siblings, how many, of what age and gender
-Considering the individual and collective needs of siblings
-Thinking about the practicalities and impact of parenting siblings
-Considering what you could offer a sibling group
-Considering the children’s journey to adoption and issues around telling and contact

If you are interested in teenage brain development and parenting older children, then this is the course for you.

Our experienced Post Adoption Support Workers will walk you through an introduction to parenting adopted teenagers, including relevant topics such as identity development, social media, Staying in Touch, and some strategies for thriving in the teenage years.

Please note that if you are experiencing severe difficulties with your teenager or require more specific support, please contact your local post adoption support team using the details below:

Leicester – 0116 4546540 or email cfst-duty@leicester.gov.uk

Leicestershire – 0116 3051126 or email adoptionsupport@leics.gov.uk

Lincolnshire – 01522 782111 or email adoptionsupporthelpline@lincolnshire.gov.uk

North Lincolnshire – 01724 297024 or email adoption@northlincs.gov.uk

Northamptonshire – 01604 526959 or email adoption@nctrust.co.uk