Adoption

As a provider of specialist adoption support services, we collaborate with schools, families, local authorities and regional adoption agencies to develop evidence-based support, ensuring every adopted child can thrive in an inclusive environment. Our Educational Psychologists (EPs) use their knowledge of child development, psychological theory and research, trauma-informed approaches, combined with experience to understand and enhance the learning and emotional wellbeing of adopted children and young people.
 
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Helping Newly Adopted Children Thrive: A Guide for School Transitions

Adopted children
Helping Newly Adopted Children Thrive: A Guide for School Transitions  
In this blog, we explain everything you need to know about our Guide for School Transitions framework...
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Transition into Education

Transitions into Education for Newly Placed Adopted Children

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Meet the Adoption Team

Lesley is a HCPC registered Educational Psychologist at One Education. Lesley's background is in primary education where she has over 17 years experience of teaching and as a primary SENDCo. Lesley's professional interests include working with cared experienced children and young people, trauma informed practice and working therapeutically with children and families. Lesley's research interests are focused on exploring Theraplay informed support with adoptive families and looking at transitions within education for previously cared for children.
 
Lesley France

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Sarah is a HCPC registered Principal Educational Psychologist at One Education. She has an extensive background in education including experience of teaching in secondary and Post-16 sectors. Sarah is passionate about using psychology to make a positive difference for children and families. Sarah’s professional and research interests include trauma-informed practice, critical incident response, mental health and working in multi-disciplinary teams. She has published research in the field of adoption. 

Dr Sarah McIntosh

PRINCIPAL EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Tricia has over 10 years experience working within the education sector and has been qualified as an EP for over 4 years. Tricia has an additional 15 years experience working with families, young people and adults with complex need. She believes in the power of early intervention. She has a professional interest in supporting children who have experienced developmental trauma (within a multi disciplinary adoption service) and meeting the needs of those accessing Hospital Education. Her professional research interests include supporting transitions and anxiety based school avoidance.

Tricia Euston

AREA LEAD EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Rachael is an Assistant Educational Psychologist at One Education and joined the service in 2024. Prior to becoming an Assistant EP, Rachael worked as a qualified teacher in the primary sector and holds the Post Graduate Diploma in Education. She is passionate about working collaboratively with professionals and families and applying child-centred approaches to empower and improve the outcomes for children and young people.
 
Rachael Booth

ASSISTANT EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

To speak to a member of the Adoption Team please contact info@oneeducation.co.uk

Blogs on Adoption

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