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Hello and welcome to the March 2025 edition of our Adoption East Midlands newsletter. We’re hoping for some warmer spring weather this month!
In this edition we have information about the recent Anti-racist Framework for Decision-making in Transitioning Children from Minoritized Racial and Ethnic Groups into Transracial Adoptive Families (AFDiT) champions launch. As well as a feature around neurodiversity week and an update about our young people’s events. Enjoy reading.
We continue our AFDiT journey
Naomi Groves and Laura Poxon attended and contributed to the AFDiT champions launch in London recently. They shared the work that AEM and partner local authorities have been doing to embed the framework into our practices and improve the outcomes for children who are transracially adopted.
We also celebrated Naomi receiving the Luther King award at the event for her hard work and commitment.
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April 2025 adopted young people’s events
We’re excited for our young people’s events coming up in April 2025!
These events are a great way for adopted young people to come together, have fun and share their experiences. Activities at our April 2025 events will include fun sports and physical activities, baking, games, adventure, crafts and other creative arts.
Check out the events page on our Hub for more information or email us at AdoptionEvents@adoptioneastmidlands.nottscc.gov.uk
to book on.
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Ofsted wants to hear from adoptive families
Ofsted is seeking your valuable feedback about the support you receive from us. Your views are crucial and might be included in our inspection reports or other publications on our website. Rest assured, your responses will remain anonymous.
The survey is open until Sunday, 23 March 2025 and should only take a few minutes to complete.
If you have any questions, please contact Ofsted at socialcarepitsurvey@ofsted.gov.uk or call 0300 123 1231.
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week
We are proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week from Monday 17 to Sunday 23 March, 2025.
Many of our adoptive parents have neurodiverse children and this week offers a wonderful opportunity to recognise and celebrate your children’s unique skills and talents, whilst creating a more inclusive and equitable culture that celebrates differences.
We want to ensure every child’s individuality is acknowledged and appreciated. Join us in celebrating the strengths and diversity of our community!
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Spotlight on our teams – our service managers
Our senior management team is dedicated to ensuring that every child finds a loving and supportive family. Our team brings together a wealth of experience, compassion and commitment to making a positive difference to the lives of children and families within our adoption community.
The leaders who together guide our mission, are; Shelagh Mitchell, Head of Service, Lisa Drummond, Service Manager for Recruitment, Assessment, Placement and Family Finding Service and Jane Bolan, Service Manager for Adoption Panels, Adoption Support and Multi-Disciplinary Team.
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Multi-Disciplinary Team round up
Since receiving funding two years ago, the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) has grown significantly and has positively impacted over 300 children.
We’ve received excellent feedback, highlighting the importance of the service.
An adoptive parent said, “The advice and support I was given was invaluable, and gave me more knowledge and the mental strength to work with the school.”
Feedback like this demonstrates the positive impact the MDT continues to have on our families, providing essential support and fostering better outcomes for our children.
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