{"id":4456,"date":"2026-01-23T09:09:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T09:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ccsadoption.org\/adoption-support\/?page_id=4456"},"modified":"2026-01-23T09:16:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T09:16:27","slug":"swac-calendar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ccsadoption.org\/adoption-support\/swac-events\/swac-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"SWAC Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mec_skin_4454\" class=\"mec-wrap   \">\r\n    \r\n        \r\n    <div class=\"mec-calendar mec-box-calendar mec-event-calendar-classic mec-event-container-novel\">\r\n                <div class=\"mec-calendar-side mec-clear\">\r\n                        <div class=\"mec-skin-monthly-view-month-navigator-container\">\r\n                <div class=\"mec-month-navigator\" id=\"mec_month_navigator_4454_202611\"><div class=\"mec-previous-month mec-load-month mec-previous-month\" data-mec-year=\"2026\" data-mec-month=\"10\"><i class=\"mec-sl-angle-left\"><\/i> October<\/div><div class=\"mec-calendar-header\"><h2>November 2026<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"mec-next-month mec-load-month mec-next-month\" data-mec-year=\"2026\" data-mec-month=\"12\">December <i class=\"mec-sl-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"mec-calendar-table\" id=\"mec_skin_events_4454\">\r\n                <div class=\"mec-month-container mec-month-container-selected\" id=\"mec_monthly_view_month_4454_202611\" data-month-id=\"202611\"><dl class=\"mec-calendar-table-head\"><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day-head\">MO<\/dt><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day-head\">TU<\/dt><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day-head\">WE<\/dt><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day-head\">TH<\/dt><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day-head\">FR<\/dt><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day-head\">SA<\/dt><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day-head\">SU<\/dt><\/dl><dl class=\"mec-calendar-row\">\r\n    <dt class=\"mec-table-nullday\">26<\/dt><dt class=\"mec-table-nullday\">27<\/dt><dt class=\"mec-table-nullday\">28<\/dt><dt class=\"mec-table-nullday\">29<\/dt><dt class=\"mec-table-nullday\">30<\/dt><dt class=\"mec-table-nullday\">31<\/dt><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day\" data-mec-cell=\"20261101\" data-day=\"1\" data-month=\"202611\">1<\/dt><\/dt><\/dl><dl class=\"mec-calendar-row\"><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day\" data-mec-cell=\"20261102\" data-day=\"2\" data-month=\"202611\"><div class=\"mec-calendar-novel-selected-day\">2<\/div>        <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n        {\r\n            \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n            \"@type\": \"Event\",\r\n            \"eventStatus\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/EventScheduled\",\r\n            \"startDate\": \"2026-11-02\",\r\n            \"endDate\": \"2026-11-02\",\r\n            \"eventAttendanceMode\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/OfflineEventAttendanceMode\",\r\n            \"location\":\r\n            {\r\n                \"@type\": \"Place\",\r\n                                \"name\": \"Online\",\r\n                \"image\": \"\",\r\n                \"address\": \"Teams\"\r\n                            },\r\n            \"organizer\":\r\n            {\r\n                \"@type\": \"Person\",\r\n                \"name\": \"Heather Freeman\",\r\n                \"url\": \"\"\r\n            },\r\n            \"offers\":\r\n            {\r\n                \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.ccsadoption.org\/adoption-support\/events-calendar\/swac-best-practice-meetings\/\",\r\n                \"price\": \"\",\r\n                \"priceCurrency\": \"\u00a3\",\r\n                \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\r\n                \"validFrom\": \"2026-11-02T00:00\"\r\n            },\r\n            \"performer\": \"\",\r\n            \"description\": \"These are reflective sessions for those working in a specific area of adoption work, in whatever role, to meet with colleagues from across the region to catch up on national and regional news, and to share good practice and dilemmas. 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 -- 17&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;\/sup&gt; November 2026 \u2013 9.30-11.00 am    &nbsp;  &lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Those Providing Access to Records and Intermediary Services&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/h5&gt;  -- 9&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;\/sup&gt; November 2026 \u2013 9.30-11.00 am    &nbsp;  &lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Panel Chairs&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/h5&gt;  -- 4&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;\/sup&gt; December 2026 \u2013 9.30-11.00 am    &nbsp;    For joining details, please contact Heather Freeman at &lt;u&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:heather.freeman@ccsadoption.org&quot;&gt;heather.freeman@ccsadoption.org&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/u&gt; or Becky Hosken at &lt;u&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:becky@ccsadoption.org&quot;&gt;becky@ccsadoption.org&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/u&gt;.    &nbsp;    &lt;a class=&quot;btn btn-blue&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ccsadoption.org\/the-centre\/swac\/&quot;&gt;SWAC&lt;\/a&gt;\",\r\n            \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.ccsadoption.org\/adoption-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Best-Practice-Meetings.png\",\r\n            \"name\": \"SWAC Best Practice Meetings\",\r\n            \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.ccsadoption.org\/adoption-support\/events-calendar\/swac-best-practice-meetings\/?occurrence=2026-11-09&time=1794216600\"\r\n        }\r\n        <\/script>\r\n        <a class=\"mec-past-event event-single-link-novel\" data-event-id=\"2999\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccsadoption.org\/adoption-support\/events-calendar\/swac-best-practice-meetings\/?occurrence=2026-11-09&time=1794216600\" ><div style=\"background:#fdd700\" class=\"mec-single-event-novel mec-event-article \"><h4 class=\"mec-event-title\">SWAC Best Practice Meetings<\/h4><\/div><\/a><\/dt><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day\" data-mec-cell=\"20261110\" data-day=\"10\" data-month=\"202611\">10<\/dt><\/dt><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day\" data-mec-cell=\"20261111\" data-day=\"11\" data-month=\"202611\">11<\/dt><\/dt><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day\" data-mec-cell=\"20261112\" data-day=\"12\" data-month=\"202611\">12<\/dt><\/dt><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day\" data-mec-cell=\"20261113\" data-day=\"13\" data-month=\"202611\">13<\/dt><\/dt><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day\" data-mec-cell=\"20261114\" data-day=\"14\" data-month=\"202611\">14<\/dt><\/dt><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day\" data-mec-cell=\"20261115\" data-day=\"15\" data-month=\"202611\">15<\/dt><\/dt><\/dl><dl class=\"mec-calendar-row\"><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day\" data-mec-cell=\"20261116\" data-day=\"16\" data-month=\"202611\">16<\/dt><\/dt><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day\" data-mec-cell=\"20261117\" data-day=\"17\" data-month=\"202611\"><div class=\"mec-calendar-novel-selected-day\">17<\/div>        <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n        {\r\n            \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n            \"@type\": \"Event\",\r\n            \"eventStatus\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/EventScheduled\",\r\n            \"startDate\": \"2026-11-17\",\r\n            \"endDate\": \"2026-11-17\",\r\n            \"eventAttendanceMode\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/OfflineEventAttendanceMode\",\r\n            \"location\":\r\n            {\r\n                \"@type\": \"Place\",\r\n                                \"name\": \"Online\",\r\n                \"image\": \"\",\r\n                \"address\": \"Teams\"\r\n                            },\r\n            \"organizer\":\r\n            {\r\n                \"@type\": \"Person\",\r\n                \"name\": \"Heather Freeman\",\r\n                \"url\": \"\"\r\n            },\r\n            \"offers\":\r\n            {\r\n                \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.ccsadoption.org\/adoption-support\/events-calendar\/swac-best-practice-meetings\/\",\r\n                \"price\": \"\",\r\n                \"priceCurrency\": \"\u00a3\",\r\n                \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\r\n                \"validFrom\": \"2026-11-17T00:00\"\r\n            },\r\n            \"performer\": \"\",\r\n            \"description\": \"These are reflective sessions for those working in a specific area of adoption work, in whatever role, to meet with colleagues from across the region to catch up on national and regional news, and to share good practice and dilemmas. 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 -- 17&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;\/sup&gt; November 2026 \u2013 9.30-11.00 am    &nbsp;  &lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Those Providing Access to Records and Intermediary Services&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/h5&gt;  -- 9&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;\/sup&gt; November 2026 \u2013 9.30-11.00 am    &nbsp;  &lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Panel Chairs&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/h5&gt;  -- 4&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;\/sup&gt; December 2026 \u2013 9.30-11.00 am    &nbsp;    For joining details, please contact Heather Freeman at &lt;u&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:heather.freeman@ccsadoption.org&quot;&gt;heather.freeman@ccsadoption.org&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/u&gt; or Becky Hosken at &lt;u&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:becky@ccsadoption.org&quot;&gt;becky@ccsadoption.org&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/u&gt;.    &nbsp;    &lt;a class=&quot;btn btn-blue&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ccsadoption.org\/the-centre\/swac\/&quot;&gt;SWAC&lt;\/a&gt;\",\r\n            \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.ccsadoption.org\/adoption-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/Best-Practice-Meetings.png\",\r\n            \"name\": \"SWAC Best Practice Meetings\",\r\n            \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.ccsadoption.org\/adoption-support\/events-calendar\/swac-best-practice-meetings\/?occurrence=2026-11-17&time=1794907800\"\r\n        }\r\n        <\/script>\r\n        <a class=\"mec-past-event event-single-link-novel\" data-event-id=\"2999\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccsadoption.org\/adoption-support\/events-calendar\/swac-best-practice-meetings\/?occurrence=2026-11-17&time=1794907800\" ><div style=\"background:#fdd700\" class=\"mec-single-event-novel mec-event-article \"><h4 class=\"mec-event-title\">SWAC Best Practice Meetings<\/h4><\/div><\/a><\/dt><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day\" data-mec-cell=\"20261118\" data-day=\"18\" data-month=\"202611\"><div class=\"mec-calendar-novel-selected-day\">18<\/div>        <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n        {\r\n            \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n            \"@type\": \"Event\",\r\n            \"eventStatus\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/EventScheduled\",\r\n            \"startDate\": \"2026-11-18\",\r\n            \"endDate\": \"2026-11-18\",\r\n            \"eventAttendanceMode\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/OfflineEventAttendanceMode\",\r\n            \"location\":\r\n            {\r\n                \"@type\": \"Place\",\r\n                                \"name\": \"Online\",\r\n                \"image\": \"\",\r\n                \"address\": \"Teams\"\r\n                            },\r\n            \"organizer\":\r\n            {\r\n                \"@type\": \"Person\",\r\n                \"name\": \"Heather Freeman\",\r\n                \"url\": \"\"\r\n            },\r\n            \"offers\":\r\n            {\r\n                \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.ccsadoption.org\/adoption-support\/events-calendar\/swac-profiling-events\/\",\r\n                \"price\": \"\",\r\n                \"priceCurrency\": \"\u00a3\",\r\n                \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\r\n                \"validFrom\": \"2026-11-18T00:00\"\r\n            },\r\n            \"performer\": \"\",\r\n            \"description\": \"The Profiling Events are held online via Teams for 2 hours, depending on the number of children and prospective adopters profiled.    &nbsp;  &lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Profiling Children&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/h5&gt;  Each event will focus on a specific group of children, for example, younger children or sibling groups, etc. Prospective adopters in Stage 2 or those who are approved and waiting are invited to come along, as well as professionals in all the SWAC agencies who are family finding for their adopters.    -- 9&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;\/sup&gt; December 2026 \u2013 10.00 am-12.00 pm    &nbsp;  &lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Profiling Prospective Adopters&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/h5&gt;  -- 18&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;\/sup&gt; November 2026 \u2013 10.00 am-12.00 pm    &nbsp;    For joining details, please contact Heather Freeman at &lt;u&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:heather.freeman@ccsadoption.org&quot;&gt;heather.freeman@ccsadoption.org&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/u&gt; or Becky Hosken at &lt;u&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:becky@ccsadoption.org&quot;&gt;becky@ccsadoption.org&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/u&gt;.    &nbsp;    &lt;a class=&quot;btn btn-blue&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ccsadoption.org\/the-centre\/swac\/&quot;&gt;SWAC&lt;\/a&gt;\",\r\n            \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.ccsadoption.org\/adoption-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/SWAC-Profiling-Events.png\",\r\n            \"name\": \"SWAC Adoption Exchange &#038; 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These sessions are also open to IROs in the local authorities linked to the three SWAC RAAs.    The Open Sessions are all held virtually via Teams. They take the form of a presentation by a speaker followed by questions and discussion, so are suitable for social workers to record as CPD. There is no need to sign up in advance for them; just join us on the day. The Teams links are embedded in this newsletter, or you can email Heather or Becky for the link. Information about Open Sessions and the Teams links is also sent out directly to as many people as possible within all the SWAC agencies.    We are now recording most of these sessions if the presenter and those attending agree to us doing so. Ask Heather if you would like access to any of the recordings. We only record the presentation, not the discussions which follow, so attendance in person is still always best.    &nbsp;  &lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Working with Teenagers&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/h5&gt;  Adoption Connects, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, and Adopt East have been trialling new approaches with young people who are adopted to improve their adoption support offer, enhance family relationships and reduce the chances of family breakdown.  When speaking directly to young people, the RAAs heard that young people did not want hours of therapy or intense psychological support. The support they needed to thrive in their home lives and beyond was more focused on peer support, surrounding themselves with others from similar backgrounds, spending time doing things they enjoy in a relaxed environment while being able to talk freely and being understood by others with shared experiences. Come and hear more about their approach!    -- 25&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;\/sup&gt; November 2026    &nbsp;  &lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Adoptee Voices&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/h5&gt;  Katharine Slocombe from Adoption UK will lead a session looking at what we can learn from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Adoption and Permanence (APPGAP) Adoptee Voices Inquiry, which was published in January 2026. Co-produced with adopted young people and led by a steering group of adoptees, the inquiry draws on evidence from over 300 adoptees aged 13 to 25 across England. It focuses on three key areas that matter deeply to young people growing up adopted: identity, health and wellbeing, and education.    -- 1&lt;sup&gt;st&lt;\/sup&gt; December 2026    &nbsp;  &lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;South West Permanence Project&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/h5&gt;  Claire Downes from the South West Permanence Project will be talking about the outcomes of the project, which is the first of its kind nationally to focus exclusively on permanence for children with disabilities. The project has introduced new ways of working to improve outcomes for children and families, including:    -- Early and holistic assessment, including detailed ecomaps of each child\u2019s support network    -- Improved collaboration between the child\u2019s Social Care team and Adoption services    -- Specialist adopter preparation, focused on disability understanding and long\u2011term support    -- Honest, comprehensive child Link Maker profiles, ensuring families understand each child\u2019s strengths and needs.    -- 25&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;\/sup&gt; January 2027    &nbsp;  &lt;h5&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Multidisciplinary working in adoption support \u2013 learning from ATV\u2019s Anchor Team&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/h5&gt;  Justine Manning from Adopt Thames Valley will talk to us about their innovative Anchor Team, which has transformed adoption and special guardianship support across the region. Funded by Adoption England (with grant funding from the Department for Education) and developed in consultation with families, Anchor\u2019s multi-disciplinary team provides specialist therapeutic support for adoptive families across Berkshire and Swindon. The team, made up of highly skilled psychologists, social care practitioners, an educational psychologist, and an occupational therapist, has achieved something remarkable within the adoption sector, and families can now access an assessment within two weeks of their first contact. In a field where lengthy waiting lists have long been a challenge, and families have often been unable to access the support they need, Anchor is ensuring that help is available when it\u2019s needed most and therefore reducing the chances of family breakdown or crisis.    -- 9&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;\/sup&gt; February 2027    &nbsp;    For joining details, please contact Heather Freeman at &lt;u&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:heather.freeman@ccsadoption.org&quot;&gt;heather.freeman@ccsadoption.org&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/u&gt; or Becky Hosken at &lt;u&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:becky@ccsadoption.org&quot;&gt;becky@ccsadoption.org&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/u&gt;.    &nbsp;    &lt;a class=&quot;btn btn-blue&quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/www.ccsadoption.org\/the-centre\/swac\/&quot;&gt;SWAC&lt;\/a&gt;\",\r\n            \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.ccsadoption.org\/adoption-support\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/SWAC-Open-Sessions.png\",\r\n            \"name\": \"SWAC Open Sessions\",\r\n            \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.ccsadoption.org\/adoption-support\/events-calendar\/swac-open-sessions\/?occurrence=2026-11-25&time=1795593600\"\r\n        }\r\n        <\/script>\r\n        <a class=\"mec-past-event event-single-link-novel\" data-event-id=\"3001\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ccsadoption.org\/adoption-support\/events-calendar\/swac-open-sessions\/?occurrence=2026-11-25&time=1795593600\" ><div style=\"background:#98ca55\" class=\"mec-single-event-novel mec-event-article \"><h4 class=\"mec-event-title\">SWAC Open Sessions<\/h4><\/div><\/a><\/dt><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day\" data-mec-cell=\"20261126\" data-day=\"26\" data-month=\"202611\">26<\/dt><\/dt><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day\" data-mec-cell=\"20261127\" data-day=\"27\" data-month=\"202611\">27<\/dt><\/dt><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day\" data-mec-cell=\"20261128\" data-day=\"28\" data-month=\"202611\">28<\/dt><\/dt><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day\" data-mec-cell=\"20261129\" data-day=\"29\" data-month=\"202611\">29<\/dt><\/dt><\/dl><dl class=\"mec-calendar-row\"><dt class=\"mec-calendar-day\" data-mec-cell=\"20261130\" data-day=\"30\" data-month=\"202611\">30<\/dt><\/dt><dt class=\"mec-table-nullday\">1<\/dt><dt class=\"mec-table-nullday\">2<\/dt><dt class=\"mec-table-nullday\">3<\/dt><dt class=\"mec-table-nullday\">4<\/dt><dt class=\"mec-table-nullday\">5<\/dt><dt class=\"mec-table-nullday\">6<\/dt><\/dl><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n    \r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":397,"parent":4459,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-inner-long.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4456","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - 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