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Month: April 2014

When does matching truly begin?

April 29, 2014

Step 1 – how many children are you looking to adopt? 2 poss 3 Step 2 – ages? Erm poss one preschool Step 3 – gender? No preference Step 4 – what challenges will you be willing to accept? I have no idea This really is one of the hardest parts of the pre adoption … More When does matching truly begin?

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Time: a strange creature indeed

April 29, 2014

Originally posted on Pedalling Solo:
Time is a strange creature. I think we all recognise this, however there are definitely experiences that bring it home to you particularly acutely. Going through the new adoption process is one of those experiences. To recap, the new process involves finding-out about agencies, choosing one, and registering; this can take…

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Experience at an amazing primary school

April 29, 2014

Yesterday DH (dear husband) and I went along for two hours to a reception class at an OFSTED outstanding school. We were in the reception class which is made up of 60 children, two teachers, several teaching assistants and two special needs assistants. It was amazing! There are two classes which split into 30 although … More Experience at an amazing primary school

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Stage 2 form filling but not long to panel

April 29, 2014

It’s been almost a month since I last posted. Final training day We had our final training day on 14th April which was all about the matching process and Theraplay. We were the only couple in the room from our original group and so it was a little sad not to be with some of … More Stage 2 form filling but not long to panel

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Work experience for sibling group adopters

April 6, 2014

As part of our need to get more hands on experience of the realities of looking after children we looked after our nephews for the first time alone…all day. Painting the picture: We’re at their house My husband’s on crutches and can’t stand for too long after an op five days ago I’m on antibiotics … More Work experience for sibling group adopters

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#15,000kidsandcounting made me sad

April 4, 2014

Watched last nights 15,000 kids and counting on Channel 4, I found it sad viewing and my heart went out to those mums. It hit home when Emily (with bullying boyfriend) said something along the lines of ‘she will hopefully have a better life than me, I’ve only got two fs at GCSE and never … More #15,000kidsandcounting made me sad

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