Al coates
@alcoates.bsky.social
SWer, Host of the Adoption and Fostering Podcast, Trainer, CyclistRunner, Dad, Adopter, exFC. All my own thoughts from my pretty little head ⭐️Churchill Fellow⭐️
In this Podcast we unpack the Adoption Forum conference looking at maintaining family links in adoption.
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Conference Report - The Adoption Forum
Podcast Episode · The Adoption and Fostering Podcast · 29/11/2025 · 26m
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December 2, 2025 at 11:55 AM
In this Podcast we unpack the Adoption Forum conference looking at maintaining family links in adoption.
#Adoption #AdoptionPodcast
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#Adoption #AdoptionPodcast
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In this Podcast we unpack the Adoption Forum conference looking at maintaining family links in adoption.
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Conference Report - The Adoption Forum | The Adoption and Fostering Podcast
On the 19th November Al was invited to attend a conference in London organised by The Adoption Forum and this is his on the hoof podcast. Their goal is to bridge law, policy, and lived experience and ...
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November 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
In this Podcast we unpack the Adoption Forum conference looking at maintaining family links in adoption.
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In this week's Adoption and Fostering Postcast
I speak to former foster carer Amelie, she share her experience of allegations and catastrophic implications for her household.
#Fostering #Fostercare #podcast
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I speak to former foster carer Amelie, she share her experience of allegations and catastrophic implications for her household.
#Fostering #Fostercare #podcast
t.co/z5w3CfdxIX
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November 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
In this week's Adoption and Fostering Postcast
I speak to former foster carer Amelie, she share her experience of allegations and catastrophic implications for her household.
#Fostering #Fostercare #podcast
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I speak to former foster carer Amelie, she share her experience of allegations and catastrophic implications for her household.
#Fostering #Fostercare #podcast
t.co/z5w3CfdxIX
The Adoption and Fostering Podcast
This week I speak to former foster carer Amelie, she share her experience of allegations and catastrophic implications for her household.
#Fostering #Fostercare #Podcast
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This week I speak to former foster carer Amelie, she share her experience of allegations and catastrophic implications for her household.
#Fostering #Fostercare #Podcast
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The Adoption and Fostering Podcast | Al Coates & Scott Casson-Rennie
Conversation & discussion on contemporary Adoption & Fostering
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November 22, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The Adoption and Fostering Podcast
This week I speak to former foster carer Amelie, she share her experience of allegations and catastrophic implications for her household.
#Fostering #Fostercare #Podcast
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This week I speak to former foster carer Amelie, she share her experience of allegations and catastrophic implications for her household.
#Fostering #Fostercare #Podcast
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Today we are in Cavan delivering Introduction to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in person!
Our thanks to Teach Oscail Family Resource Centre for inviting us back to present this training again.
Our thanks to Teach Oscail Family Resource Centre for inviting us back to present this training again.
November 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Today we are in Cavan delivering Introduction to Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in person!
Our thanks to Teach Oscail Family Resource Centre for inviting us back to present this training again.
Our thanks to Teach Oscail Family Resource Centre for inviting us back to present this training again.
Home: A blog
For many parents and carers of children who have experienced trauma and early life adversity the home is not a safe place.
#Adoption #Kinship #CCVAB #AFCCA #CPV
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For many parents and carers of children who have experienced trauma and early life adversity the home is not a safe place.
#Adoption #Kinship #CCVAB #AFCCA #CPV
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Home
Sitting in the car, engine off, in front of my house. I’m sure many can relate to the feeling of calm before a coming storm.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Episode 220 - Dads' Mental Health - Movember
We chat about the impact of parenting on dads' mental health and think about the added complexity of parenting children with complex needs.
#Adoption #SEN #Movember #MentalHealthAwareness #Podcast
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We chat about the impact of parenting on dads' mental health and think about the added complexity of parenting children with complex needs.
#Adoption #SEN #Movember #MentalHealthAwareness #Podcast
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Episode 220 - Dads' Mental Health - Movember
Hello and welcome to the AandF podcast.
*Warning!*
We will be leaning into gender stereotypes.
So, it's been a while since we had a proper natter so we catch up then dive into the tricky issue of men...
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November 20, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Episode 220 - Dads' Mental Health - Movember
We chat about the impact of parenting on dads' mental health and think about the added complexity of parenting children with complex needs.
#Adoption #SEN #Movember #MentalHealthAwareness #Podcast
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We chat about the impact of parenting on dads' mental health and think about the added complexity of parenting children with complex needs.
#Adoption #SEN #Movember #MentalHealthAwareness #Podcast
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-hsbnb...
All schools in England to be given AI-generated pupil attendance targets
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
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November 12, 2025 at 11:23 AM
All schools in England to be given AI-generated pupil attendance targets
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New episode out today!
#adoption #adoptiondisruption
With Vicki McKeown
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#adoption #adoptiondisruption
With Vicki McKeown
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Adoption Disruption - Vicki McKeown, social worker, counsellor and panel member
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November 1, 2025 at 7:02 AM
New episode out today!
#adoption #adoptiondisruption
With Vicki McKeown
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#adoption #adoptiondisruption
With Vicki McKeown
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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
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“Blocked Care” and “Blocked Trust” in Adoptive and Foster Families
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“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.
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November 2, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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
www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/full....
New episode out today!
#adoption #adoptiondisruption
With Vicki McKeown
open.spotify.com/episode/1xm5...
#adoption #adoptiondisruption
With Vicki McKeown
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Adoption Disruption - Vicki McKeown, social worker, counsellor and panel member
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November 1, 2025 at 7:02 AM
New episode out today!
#adoption #adoptiondisruption
With Vicki McKeown
open.spotify.com/episode/1xm5...
#adoption #adoptiondisruption
With Vicki McKeown
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Converations. Andy Wallis adult adoptee.
#Adoption #Nationaladoptionweek
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#Adoption #Nationaladoptionweek
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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...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Converations. Andy Wallis adult adoptee.
#Adoption #Nationaladoptionweek
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#Adoption #Nationaladoptionweek
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Converations. Andy Wallis adult adoptee.
#adoption #nationaladoptionweek
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#adoption #nationaladoptionweek
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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...
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October 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Converations. Andy Wallis adult adoptee.
#adoption #nationaladoptionweek
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#adoption #nationaladoptionweek
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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
[email protected]
Or you can join us on FB
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#CPV #CCVAB #CPVA
We're meeting Mon 27th 8pm. If you're a UK dad want to join email me or DM
[email protected]
Or you can join us on FB
www.facebook.com/groups/16206...
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October 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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
[email protected]
Or you can join us on FB
www.facebook.com/groups/16206...
#CPV #CCVAB #CPVA
We're meeting Mon 27th 8pm. If you're a UK dad want to join email me or DM
[email protected]
Or you can join us on FB
www.facebook.com/groups/16206...
Wednesday Webcast - Adoption State of the Nation Conversation
I chat to Fiona Wells founder of PATCH and campaigner
#Adoption #YouCanAdopt #NationalAdoptionWeek #AdoptionPodcast
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I chat to Fiona Wells founder of PATCH and campaigner
#Adoption #YouCanAdopt #NationalAdoptionWeek #AdoptionPodcast
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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...
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October 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Wednesday Webcast - Adoption State of the Nation Conversation
I chat to Fiona Wells founder of PATCH and campaigner
#Adoption #YouCanAdopt #NationalAdoptionWeek #AdoptionPodcast
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I chat to Fiona Wells founder of PATCH and campaigner
#Adoption #YouCanAdopt #NationalAdoptionWeek #AdoptionPodcast
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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 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.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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 aifs.gov.au/resources/po...
Conversations - Parenting from a Distance with Adoptive parent Cath
#Adoption
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#Adoption
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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
Conversations - Parenting from a Distance with Adoptive parent Cath
#Adoption
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#Adoption
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Adoption Disruption - Fiona Wells, adopter, adoptee and founder of PATCH
#adoption
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#adoption
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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...
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October 15, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Adoption Disruption - Fiona Wells, adopter, adoptee and founder of PATCH
#adoption
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#adoption
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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.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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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'
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"Northumberland parents learn self defence against their children'
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Northumberland parents learn self defence against their children
Some parents say help is not available quickly enough to deal with violence from their children.
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October 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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...
"Northumberland parents learn self defence against their children'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Conversations - Parenting from a Distance with Adoptive parent Cath
#Adoption #ParentingfromaDistance
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#Adoption #ParentingfromaDistance
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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 11, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Conversations - Parenting from a Distance with Adoptive parent Cath
#Adoption #ParentingfromaDistance
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#Adoption #ParentingfromaDistance
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