Below is a comprehensive set of resources to support practice development and culture change around maintaining relationships in adoption. These resources are designed to support you in embedding best practice around maintaining relationships in adoption.
Adoption England National Practice Standards for SiT/Contact
Articles & Sector Updates
- Adoption England latest news items, including updates on maintaining relationships work: https://www.adoptionengland.co.uk/useful-information/latest-news
- Pause – Birth Mothers’ Experiences Report, Insight into birth mothers’ perspectives on contact: New report explores birth mothers’ experiences of contact after adoption | Adoption England
Tools, Films & Practice Materials
Film Series & Resources
- Supporting practice around maintaining direct relationships: https://www.adoptionengland.co.uk/maintaining-relationship-films
Culture Change Webinars & Short Versions
- Culture Change Champion Webinars 2025–26 | Adoption England
- Maintaining Relationships Webinars and Videos | Adoption England
Maintaining Relationships in Adoption Resources
External Guidance & Evidence
Research in Practice – Staying in Touch Resources
Public Law Working Group Report on Adoption
- View here: Nov-24-final-report.pdf
Research in Practice & SiT Planning Tool
- Supporting planning for contact in permanent families: staying-in-touch-a-planning-tool-for-children-in-permanent-families-web.pdf