SWAC Open Sessions
The SWAC Terms of Reference commit SWAC to running a minimum of 6 Open Sessions a year. These sessions are held online and are open to anyone, in any role, working in a SWAC agency. They take the form of a presentation by a speaker, followed by questions and discussion, so are suitable for recording as CPD.
— 14th January 2025 – 9.30-11.00 am
Lindy Wootton is running our January session and has called it Staying in Touch Post Adoption – “the times they are a-changing” (to quote Bob Dylan!). Many of you will know Lindy from her work across the region, including with CCS Adoption and Early Permanence. She will be presenting an overview of the present climate of change in post-adoption contact practice by drawing on the research evidence which advocates the need to maintain relationships. Lindy will also look at what children need and at how well-managed Staying in Touch/post-adoption contact arrangements can help with this, outlining the risks/benefits for all involved.
— 4th February 2025 – 9.30-11.00 am
Claire Mason from the University of Lancaster will talk about the Research in Practice/Centre for Child and Family Justice research on services for parents who have experienced recurrent care proceedings.
— 4th March 2025 – 9.30-11.00 am
Vicky Swift from Adoption England will lead a session on the use of digital technology in maintaining relationships post-adoption, including the evaluation of the Letterswap pilot.
For joining details, please contact us at swac@ccsadoption.org.
