Adoption Focus - Education in Focus – Details, episodes & analysis

In our latest episode Leigh, Lisa and Jason are discussing reduced timetables.

These are used for several reasons, health needs, mental health needs and sometimes due to behaviour. Leigh, Lisa and Jason talk about what they are, when should they or shouldn't they been used and how you can help manage things with school.

 We'd love to hear what you thought about this episode or if you have a topic, you'd like us to explore, you can get in touch here: Email our podcast team on education@adoption-focus.org.uk.

Leigh, Lisa and Jason discuss how you can improve your child's self-esteem and find alternative ways to encourage them not to feel shame.
 
 They talk about the types of behaviours shame can manifest into, how shame can make your child feel and react and how best to advocate for your child at school to help combat feelings of shame. 

We'd love to hear what you thought about this episode or if you have a topic you'd like us to explore you can get in touch here: education@adoption-focus.org.uk. 

Our Schools Social Care Service helps children and families cope with social and psychological problems that may arise at school, at home, or in the larger community.

We can provide your school with a flexible and adaptable service to meet the needs of each school. Our skilled social care workers will work with pupils to eliminate barriers to learning. The aim is to ensure that every child has the chance to fulfil their potential by reducing levels of education failure, ill health, substance misuse, teenage pregnancy, abuse and neglect, crime and anti-social behaviour. 

The outstanding work of our skilled and experienced team has been transforming the lives of children and families for more than a decade.

Our Schools Social Care Service can make a valuable contribution to meeting the expectations of Ofsted in your school. We can help with:

• Personal development
• Managing behaviour
• Creative approaches to student well-being
• Safeguarding
• Meeting the needs of socially disadvantaged pupils
• Support and training for staff

Getting ready for your child to head back to school, move up a school year or start a new school can be overwhelming.
In this episode Leigh, Jason and Lisa discuss lots of ways to help your child feel confident and ready for the new school year. 

We'd love to hear what you think of Education in Focus. Drop us an email at education@adoption-focus.org.uk if you have any feedback or suggestions.

Many children and young people find it easier to talk to their peers about issues they're experiencing before they talk to family members or professionals. Because of this, there has been an increased drive to develop peer-based initiatives and programmes to help children and young people access help and support.
An education setting is the ideal place to facilitate this. In this episode Leigh, Lisa and Jason will discuss what these initiatives may involve and how they can help your child.

In this episode of the Education in Focus Podcast Leigh, Lisa and Jason discuss end of year transitions; what is usually involved, how you can prepare and support your child, and what kinds of conversations you can have with school to make transitions as smooth as possible.

We hope you enjoy this episode. Don't forget, if you have any ideas for topics or would like us to discuss an issue that is important to you, let us know at education@adoption-focus.org.uk.

In this episode our education expert Jason is joined by Mandy, a primary school teacher and parent of two adopted children. She’s had some challenging times, just like any other parent of adopted children. During this episode Jason and Mandy discuss issues that can surface as adopted children grow up and enter their teenage years.

Did you know pupils in the UK are amongst the most tested pupils around the world? 

In this episode Leigh, Jason and Lisa discuss what tests children face during both primary and secondary school and how, as parents you can support them.

We really hope you enjoy this podcast. Don’t forget you can contact us at any time with your suggestions, contributions or questions at education@adoption-focus.org.uk

During this episode Leigh, Lisa and Jason explore behaviour management in schools and discuss key issues such as masking, shame, anxiety and what you as a parent can do to help. 

We really hope you enjoy this podcast. Don’t forget you can contact us at any time with your suggestions, contributions or questions at education@adoption-focus.org.uk

We are so excited to present to you "Education in Focus", our brand new podcast looking at all things education and adoption. This series of podcasts will explore a range of topics, some specific to adoption and the needs of our children, others more general.
Don’t forget you can contact us at any time with your suggestions, contributions or questions at education@adoption-focus.org.uk