General Expand Our introductory factsheet for parents on adopted children and education Blog: exam revision - a trauma-informed approach Let’s Learn Together, a handy guide for parents and teachers of adopted children in primary school in Scotland The Adopter’s Education Handbook (Scotland), a book with general information about the Scottish Education system Our Training Lead Alison Parkinson discusses the development and importance of the Adopter’s Education Handbook (Scotland) in this podcast Our factsheet listing additional education resources to help support children in school A blog considering the power of language when supporting care-experienced young people A podcast with educational psychologist Deborah Lee discussing the neurosequential model of education A webinar looking at our Adoption Barometer survey results for Scotland (including information on education) Our factsheet on education funding support for adopted children in School Our factsheet on Virtual School Head Teachers, explaining their role and how they can help improve the school experience for care-experienced children A webinar with nurture specialist and school mindfulness lead Gerry Diamond discussing the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences on young people
School meetings and sharing information with schools Expand A blog discussing how some school activities can impact an adopted child’s sense of being ‘different’ Our factsheet on preparing for a school meeting A video guide on preparing for a school meeting A template factsheet to provide information about support and strategies to support your child An example template factsheet to provide information about support and strategies to support your child An ABC template factsheet to help gather examples and understand behaviours Video guide explaining how to use the ABC Chart to better understand a child’s behaviour A podcast with an adoptive parent talking about his experience of dealing with schools
Support for teachers and adults who work in education Expand Our factsheet with top tips for teachers of adopted children Our factsheet on supporting adopted and looked after children in school: Recommended books, websites and references Our factsheet providing information for people outside of the adoption community who would like to talk about adoption in a trauma informed and responsive manner A checklist for educators of adopted children
Transitions in school Expand Our factsheet on managing transitions A blog giving tips for the transition back to school A blog offering advice about the transition from primary to secondary school Top Tips for the transition into Primary 1 - a quick guide before your child starts P1 Top Tips to help your child manage Primary 1 - a quick guide for helping your child manage after they've started P1 A blog reflecting on the first term of high school Our factsheet on moving on from secondary school
Understanding and managing behaviour in schools Expand Our factsheet on sensory systems and managing the school environment Our factsheet on self-regulation Our helpsheet on strategies for supporting anxiety and non-attendance A vlog by our Education Specialist Paula Gilhooly talking about self-regulation A review and link to purchase The Little Iceberg, a book by Nikki Murray which considers coping with loss and trauma