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Local Government Intelligence
The Future of Adoption: Meeting the increased demand on the system
10 Jul 2012
Broadcast from London
Through the publication of the Adoption Action Plan, the Government is introducing measures to reduce delays in the adoption process. These reforms include measures to check progress based on 15 key performance indicators (KPIs).
But how will councils and adoption agencies need to adapt their work processes? How will teams hit these KPIs while continuing to provide the best care provision?
By watching this one-day conference, you’ll learn from adoption teams highlighted as being 'outstanding' - based on the Government's 15 key performance indicators.
You’ll also be able to develop a winning strategy to ensure every child in your care has the best chance to find the right parents fast.
Programme
09:50
David Akinsanya, Campaigner and Broadcaster
Welcome and introduction from conference Chair
Biography: David Akinsanya
What's on now:
10:00
Oliver Clarke, Adoption and Children in Care Strategy Team, Department for Education
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Looking to a future of secure, stable placements
Biography: Oliver Clarke
10:15
Biography: David Holmes
10:30
Anthony Douglas, Chief Executive, CAFCASS
Avoiding delays in adoption outcomes for children
Biography: Anthony Douglas
10:45
Questions and discussion
11:00
Break
11:25
Matthew Brazier, National Adviser, Looked-After Children, Performance and Surveys Team, Ofsted
Right on time
11:45
Dame Gillian Pugh DBE, Chair of the National Children's Bureau
The family justice review: preparing for the requirements
Biography: Dame Gillian Pugh DBE
12:05
Lisa Holmes, Assistant Director, Centre for Child and Family Research, Loughborough University
The true cost of in-house and outsourced placements
Biography: Lisa Holmes
12:25
Panel discussion:
• Will slimming down pre-adoption assessments
lead to unsuitable adopters slipping through the
net?
• The risks of time pressures versus the security
of placement.
12:50
Break
13:50
Practically recruiting adopters
Morag Darnborough, Senior Communication and Recruitment Manager;
Joanne Hardman, Adoption Team Leader, Families for Children, Glasgow City Council
Joanne Hardman, Adoption Team Leader, Families for Children, Glasgow City Council
Biography: Morag Darnborough
Biography: Joanne Hardman
14:10
Jonathan Pearce, Chief Executive, Adoption UK
An holistic approach to adoption support
Biography: Jonathan Pearce
14:30
Helen Watson, Corporate Director Children, Adults and Families, South Tyneside Council
Preventing delays and meeting children’s needs for permanency
Biography: Helen Watson
14:50
Pete Dwyer, Director of Adults, Children and Education, City of York Council
Excelling the Government’s 15 key indicators for success
Biography: Pete Dwyer
15:10
Questions and discussion
15:20
Break
15:40
Satwinder Sandhhu, Director of Adoption, PACT
Supporting adopters to take more challenging sibling groups and children with disabilities
Biography: Satwinder Sandhu
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