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The Hub has everything you need to know about working with Gateway Psychology. Whether you’re a new client or just want to learn more about us, you’ll find important documentation, handy jargon busters, latest articles and more. We have dedicated sections for children and young people too, helping them understand more about us in an accessible way.
Newsflashes
Reduction in Fair Access Limit
The Department for Education has reduced the Fair Access Limit for the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund from £5,000 to £3,000 per child per year, now covering both therapy and assessment costs within the same cap. This significant funding cut risks limiting timely access to essential and tailored therapeutic support for vulnerable children and their families.
The ASF has been rebranded
The Adoption Support Fund (ASF) has now rebranded to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF). This is to help ensure that more eligible kinship carers are aware of their ability to access this funding. The coincides with a recent publication by the Department for Education (DfE) of the Kinship Care Strategy.
ASGSF Outcome Measures
The Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund has announced that they will now be collecting outcome measures on a national basis. This means that all therapy cases will need an outcome measure. We will generally be using Thinking About Your Child – Revised. Contact us if you have any questions.
Recent articles
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 - new shoes, new bags, and[...]
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. This can be a particularly[...]
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, we are dedicated to delivering[...]