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Adoption training: Frequently asked questions

This page provides answers to questions about the operation of the Adoption and Children Act 2002 and will be reviewed periodically to keep the information up to date. The FAQs are grouped into themes.

Click to download frequently asked questions on a relevant topic:

• access to information
• adoption panels and agency decisions
• adoption records
• adoption support
• intercountry adoption 
• matching, placement and reviews
• placement framework
• preparing assessing and approving adopters
• special guardianship
• transitional provisions 
• other.

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Last updated on 28/11/2006