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Al coates

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All schools in England to be given AI-generated pupil attendance targets

Unions decry move, saying it will put more pressure on headteachers without tackling absence from classrooms

www.theguardian.com

November 12, 2025 at 11:23 AM

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Al coates

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New episode out today!
#adoption #adoptiondisruption
With Vicki McKeown

open.spotify.com/episode/1xm5...

Adoption Disruption - Vicki McKeown, social worker, counsellor and panel member

open.spotify.com

November 1, 2025 at 7:02 AM

Al coates

@alcoates.bsky.social

It's been a huge point of discussion in the WwF group this week. I think that the most interesting/concerning being that often it feels like a label to further castigate parents and carers.

“Blocked Care” and “Blocked Trust” in Adoptive and Foster Families

www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/full....

“Blocked Care” and “Blocked Trust” in Adoptive and Foster Families

A hidden shame is felt by many adoptive and foster families. Blocked care and blocked trust are likely at the root of it.

www.psychologytoday.com

November 2, 2025 at 10:48 AM

Al coates

@alcoates.bsky.social

New episode out today!
#adoption #adoptiondisruption
With Vicki McKeown

open.spotify.com/episode/1xm5...

Adoption Disruption - Vicki McKeown, social worker, counsellor and panel member

open.spotify.com

November 1, 2025 at 7:02 AM

Al coates

@alcoates.bsky.social

Converations. Andy Wallis adult adoptee.
#Adoption #Adoptee
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-gmav7...

Converations. Andy Wallis adult adoptee.

Hello and welcome to conversations from the A&F podcast. In this episode I speak to adoptee Andy Wallis. We talk about his experience of being an adoptee and the impact on his mental health in ad...

www.podbean.com

October 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM

Al coates

@alcoates.bsky.social

New episode - Adult Adoptee Andy
#Adoption

open.spotify.com/episode/37ik...

Spotify – Web Player

open.spotify.com

October 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Al coates

@alcoates.bsky.social

Converations. Andy Wallis adult adoptee.
#Adoption #Nationaladoptionweek
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-gmav7...

Converations. Andy Wallis adult adoptee.

Hello and welcome to conversations from the A&F podcast. In this episode I speak to adoptee Andy Wallis. We talk about his experience of being an adoptee and the impact on his mental health in ad...

www.podbean.com

October 27, 2025 at 9:28 AM

Al coates

@alcoates.bsky.social

Converations. Andy Wallis adult adoptee.
#adoption #nationaladoptionweek
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-gmav7...

Converations. Andy Wallis adult adoptee.

Hello and welcome to conversations from the A&F podcast. In this episode I speak to adoptee Andy Wallis. We talk about his experience of being an adoptee and the impact on his mental health in ad...

www.podbean.com

October 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM

Al coates

@alcoates.bsky.social

Last month I met online with a group of UK adoptive dads to talk about the experience of parenting as an adopter.
#CPV #CCVAB #CPVA
We're meeting Mon 27th 8pm. If you're a UK dad want to join email me or DM
al.coates@beaconservices.org
Or you can join us on FB
www.facebook.com/groups/16206...

Redirecting...

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October 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM

Al coates

@alcoates.bsky.social

Wednesday Webcast - Adoption State of the Nation Conversation
I chat to Fiona Wells founder of PATCH and campaigner

#Adoption #YouCanAdopt #NationalAdoptionWeek #AdoptionPodcast
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-wdh7q...

Wednesday Webcast - Adoption State of the Nation Conversation

I speak to Fiona Wells, social worker, #adopter, #adoptee and #adoption reform campaigner about where we are this #NationalAdoptionWeek. We talk all things adoption, trends, contact, the good and the...

www.podbean.com

October 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Al coates

@alcoates.bsky.social

It's #NationalAdoptionWeek so perhaps a good moment to share some alternative perspectives.

Understanding the experiences of parents who were adopted as children aifs.gov.au/resources/po...

Understanding the experiences of parents who were adopted as children

This paper summarises adult adoptees' parenting experiences and support needs, with practical guidance for professionals.

aifs.gov.au

October 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Al coates

@alcoates.bsky.social

Conversations - Parenting from a Distance with Adoptive parent Cath

#Adoption
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-6q5uw-...

Conversations - Parenting from a Distance with Adoptive parent Cath

Hello and welcome to conversations from the A&F podcast. In this episode I speak to adoptive parent Cath who is parenting from a distance, a position that many adoptive families find themselves ...

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October 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM

Al coates

@alcoates.bsky.social

Adoption Disruption - Fiona Wells, adopter, adoptee and founder of PATCH
#adoption

www.podbean.com/eas/pb-rrx7s...

Adoption Disruption - Fiona Wells, adopter, adoptee and founder of PATCH

Hello and welcome to the A&F podcast. Over the next episodes we’re focusing our gaze on the issue of adoption disruption. It’s a hugely sensitive subject matter with the impact on children, adult...

www.podbean.com

October 15, 2025 at 8:04 AM

Al coates

@alcoates.bsky.social

Watch BBC One North East & Cumbria live - BBC iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live...

Watch BBC One live - BBC iPlayer

Watch BBC One live on BBC iPlayer.

www.bbc.co.uk

October 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM

Al coates

@alcoates.bsky.social

Better Me Better Us: Ep 29 Different Lenses
@BMBUltd

#Podcast
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-twgf8...

Better Me Better Us: Ep 29 Different Lenses

This month we’re exploring how our different lenses - our lived experiences, values, and professional knowledge, shape the way we see and interpret behaviour. They influence how we respond, the langua...

www.podbean.com

October 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM

Al coates

@alcoates.bsky.social

Not that impressed by the headline but it's always good to get the issue on the news.

"Northumberland parents learn self defence against their children'

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...