Trainer/advisor specialising in Attachment/Trauma/SEN/adoption. Advisor for DfE. Vice chair of a fostering panel. Co-chair of a local PCF. Very proud mum of 3
Midlands, England
Joined June 2015
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Jennifer Jones MBE retweeted
“81% of respondents stated the cuts to the ASGSF had a very negative or negative affect on their child’s mental health. 85% of respondents stated the cuts had a negative or very negative impact on their child’s emotion wellbeing.”
#NationalAdoptionWeek
The stark reality of the cuts to the ASGSF from:
“Assessing the impact on families following the April 2025 changes to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund ‘’.
Key Finding 3
Families have seen a deterioration in their Children’s mental health.
81% of respondents stated that the cuts to the ASGSF had a very negative or negative impact on their child's mental health.
There are children experiencing suicidal ideation who have no, or inadequate, support as a result of the cuts.
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapr…
Summary link:
asgsfprotest.com/pcsurveyapr…
#fundnoworpaylater #ACutTooFar #asgsf #carenotcuts
Jennifer Jones MBE retweeted
It’s #NationalAdoptionWeek, and it would be remiss not to mention our landmark research into the lived experiences of adoptive families raising children and young adults affected by early-life trauma.
thepotatogroup.org.uk/resear…
On the train heading to @educationgovuk in London. It’s going to be a long but hopefully productive day 😊
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Jennifer Jones MBE retweeted
A system meant to protect, failed her. Sara Sharif endured unimaginable abuse before her life was cut tragically short. A heart-wrenching reminder of the cost of ignoring red flags & not putting children's safety at the heart of decisions.
A few years old now but still very relevant! #NoWrongPath
Left school with not a single GCSE, started work, decided to try college aged 21 to train as a nursery nurse, started a PT Uni course in SEN and graduated aged 30. Started my own business aged 31 working with LAC/adopted children. Gained an MBE aged 37!! Absolutely #NoWrongPath
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Jennifer Jones MBE retweeted
Published today… holesinthewall.co.uk/2024/05…
Jennifer Jones MBE retweeted
Day 1 of tweeting @RCSLT until there’s guidance/statement that says private SALTs reports DO NOT need verifying by a NHS SALT nor is a private report any less worthy than an NHS report.
Last month, myself & several other adoptive parents met with children’s minister David Johnston as part of the DfE’s Adopter Reference Group. We discussed many aspects of adoption support & shared Qs we had gathered from our networks. Here is a summary of his responses to our Qs;
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Jennifer Jones MBE retweeted
Next week is #nationaladoptionweek!
Take a look at the long list of events hosted by You Can Adopt.
There’s a range of online webinars tailored for adopted people, social work professionals, and prospective adopters.
ow.ly/1pTW50PTY3X
Hopefully I did @MrAlCoates proud today and talked almost as much as he would have done 😊
#DfE #AdoptionSupport
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Jennifer Jones MBE retweeted
Facts. #ResultsDay
ALT Grades do not determine what you are capable of achieving
Survey Link regarding the National Adoption Recruitment Steering Group 3 Year Strategy. Its a good chance to state your views on what the priorities should be.
surveys.leeds.gov.uk/s/NARSG…
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Jennifer Jones MBE retweeted
Christmas can be full of mixed emotions for families, with some children finding this season particularly tricky. Our wonderful Dr Emmi has written this article which may help to navigate the next few weeks:
thechildpsychologyservice.co…
Fantastic thought provoking thread. If we wouldn’t put up with this then why do we expect our children to? I experienced this very thing,seeing my child fall deeper into a fog of anxiety and despair with each passing day. It was absolutely heartbreaking. Thankful we chose #HomeEd
Jennifer Jones MBE retweeted
Families cannot 'win' their child's lawful entitlement. They can only suffer whilst it is denied, delayed and whilst they are attacked trying to secure it.
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Jennifer Jones MBE retweeted
Are there any Midlands based paediatricians with an interest in working with @TCPS_UK on our exciting new FASD project? Something rather large is brewing…