The Christmas Pudding of Belonging
Supporting adoptive, kinship and special guardianship families through the festive season Every Christmas begins with a recipe. Families gather familiar ingredients - love, tradition, memory, connection - and [...]
Big emotions in the festive term: a guide for schools
Understanding and supporting pupils with early trauma during the Christmas build-up Imagine you are seven years old. It is mid-November and the classroom is starting to change. The [...]
Building connection in policy and practice – National Adoption Week 2025
Connecting policy with practice to create lasting support for adoptive families. As National Adoption Week draws to a close, we’re turning our attention to connection at the system [...]
Staying connected as a team – National Adoption Week 2025
How small moments of care and reflection help our team stay connected, and strengthen the support we offer to families At Gateway Psychology, connection is at the centre [...]
Building connection in the therapy room – National Adoption Week 2025
Understanding how connection shapes the work we do Starting therapy can feel daunting. For many children and young people, meeting someone new or talking about feelings is unfamiliar [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]