This section contains information on adoption for practitioners working with children and families. General information about adoption can be found on the GOV.UK website. Information about intercountry adoption can be found in the intercountry adoption section.
The Department publication Further action on adoption contains information about the Government’s proposals for the next steps in tackling delay so that more children can benefit more quickly from being adopted into a loving home.
Information about the adoption reform seminars being held around the country in February and March 2013, providing an overview on the reform programme .
General article 09 January 2013
Information on new funding for improvements in adoption practice, in support of the Government’s adoption reform programme.
General article 08 January 2013
Information about the adoption scorecards
General article 30 November 2012
Information about two draft clauses for pre-legislative scruitiny and details about how to submit comments on the clauses.
General article 08 November 2012
Download the adoption and special guardianship data pack, which provides a range of information about the volume and timeliness of adoptions nationally and locally.
Multi-page article 25 July 2012
Letter from the Childrens Minister to all directors of children’s services and assistant directors with responsibility for adoption.
General article 11 July 2012
Information about government proposals for the earlier placement of children in need of adoption.
General article 06 July 2012
Information about the role and powers of the IRM, including links to annual reports.
General article 26 April 2012
Information on Martin Narey's appointment as ministerial advisor on adoption, and a copy of his remit letter.
General article 26 April 2012
Information about the launch of the Adopters' Charter, which sets out what adopters and prospective adopters can expect from adoption agencies.
General article 26 April 2012
