Building connection together – National Adoption Week 2025
National Adoption Week 2025 at Gateway Psychology At Gateway Psychology, connection is central to everything we do. It shapes how we work with families, how we support one [...]
Therapeutic caregiving in children’s residential homes: why it matters and how to embed it
A practical guide to embedding therapeutic caregiving in residential children’s homes Children’s residential homes provide safety, stability, and care for some of the most vulnerable young people in [...]
Learning together: developing our course on FASD and Alcohol in Utero Exposure
Creating a resource to build knowledge, empathy, and practical strategies The development of our course on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and the impact of alcohol exposure in [...]
Behind the scenes at Gateway: our reception area
Meet our Receptionist at Gateway Psychology When children and families walk through the doors at Gateway Psychology, the very first person they’re likely to meet is our receptionist, [...]
Supporting care-experienced young adults at university
Guidance for adoptive parents, special guardians, and kinship carers as young people take their next step into independence Starting university is a milestone that many families dream of. [...]
Starting a new year in secondary school: support for adopted, SGO and kinship families
Practical advice for parents and carers on helping teens settle into new routines, teachers, and expectations The move into a new school year is always a big step [...]
Starting a new year in primary school: support for adopted, SGO and kinship families
Advice and resources to support adopted and kinship children through classroom transitions and new routines The start of a new school year is exciting for many families - [...]
Staying calm and connected: trauma-informed guidance for results day
Practical ways to support confidence, celebrate effort, and respond to all emotions Results day can be a huge rollercoaster of emotions for many young people and their families. [...]
Statement on ASGSF cuts
Statement on ASGSF cuts, uncertainty, and their impact on children, families, and providers At Gateway Psychology, based in Stoke-on-Trent and serving families across Staffordshire and Cheshire and beyond, [...]
LEAPlets: an interview with Sarah Lloyd from the BUSS Model
Helping little ones thrive: Sarah Lloyd on LEAPlets and the BUSS model Sometimes the smallest steps make the biggest difference. LEAPlets® grew out of Sarah Lloyd’s work with [...]