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Proposed changes to adoption regulations and statutory guidance in England as a result of part 1 of the Children and Families Bill.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The National Fisheries Laboratory has seen crucial developments on how species like Prussian carp and topmouth gudgeon can be controlled.
An evaluation of the effectiveness of the Coram Consultancy's research on long-term adoption.
This annual publication details statistical information on children adopted from care in Northern Ireland.
Presents information relating to children adopted from care in Northern Ireland during the year ending 31 March, including gender and age, and the duration between different stages in the adoption process.
How the government plans to address challenges in the adoption system over the next 4 years.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
This decision was adopted at the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee meeting on 28 September 2023.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
This study looks at how local authorities structure their post-adoption support teams and barriers to providing effective adoption support.
An evaluation of the AdOpt parenting programme, which offers support and parenting techniques to adoptive parents.
Data showing the amount of time local authorities take to place children in need of adoption with a family.
This annual publication details statistical information on children adopted from care in Northern Ireland
Intercountry adoption and the 1993 Hague Convention. (A21)
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mr Casey on 30 July 2018
Reports on adoption system performance using quarterly survey results - includes reports to the Adoption Leadership Board.
Midlands Region, Judge C Goodall and Mr R P Cammidge FRICS on 21 November 2023
Form A107: Consent by the child's parent to adoption by their partner. The Adoption and Children Act 2002.
Research reports from the 3-year evaluation of regional adoption agencies (RAAs).
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