As an adoptive parent it’s important that you understand what practical support is available for you and your child.
are subject to a Special Guardianship Order and were previously in care.
To access the fund, you will first need to have an assessment by the local authority who provides your post-adoption support. You can read more in our Guide to the Adoption Support Fund.
The Pupil Premium provides extra funding to state-funded schools to help their staff give extra support to disadvantaged pupils including, but not restricted to, those adopted from care. This funding is paid directly to schools and we can work with you to help advise how this can be used most effectively for your child. You can read more in our guide Pupil Premium: School Support Funding.