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Fourth consecutive ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating for adoption support agency

Family Action’s Adoption Support Agency, PAC-UK, has received its fourth consecutive ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating in ...

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Turning 18 – accessing my adoption records

Tanya Killick shares her personal experience of accessing her adoption records – and offers tips and advice for you...

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