Preparation training
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
- Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence (in-person)
- Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base (online)
- Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay (in-person)
- Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children (online)
To book your place, email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org.

Upcoming sessions:
March 2026
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
In-person
fri13mar10:00 am3:30 pmPreparation training (Day 2)10:00 am - 3:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Online
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
Online
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
In-person
tue17mar10:00 am3:30 pmPreparation training (Day 4)10:00 am - 3:30 pm(GMT+00:00) Online
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
Online
April 2026
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
In-person
fri17apr10:00 am3:30 pmPreparation training (Day 2)10:00 am - 3:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Online
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
Online
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
In-person
tue21apr10:00 am3:30 pmPreparation training (Day 4)10:00 am - 3:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Online
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
Online
May 2026
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
In-person
fri15may10:00 am3:30 pmPreparation training (Day 2)10:00 am - 3:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Online
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
Online
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
In-person
tue19may10:00 am3:30 pmPreparation training (Day 4)10:00 am - 3:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Online
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
Online
June 2026
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
In-person
fri19jun10:00 am3:30 pmPreparation training (Day 2)10:00 am - 3:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Online
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
Online
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
In-person
tue23jun10:00 am3:30 pmPreparation training (Day 4)10:00 am - 3:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Online
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
Online
July 2026
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
In-person
fri17jul10:00 am3:30 pmPreparation training (Day 2)10:00 am - 3:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Online
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
Online
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
In-person
tue21jul10:00 am3:30 pmPreparation training (Day 4)10:00 am - 3:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Online
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
Online
August 2026
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
In-person
fri07aug10:00 am3:30 pmPreparation training (Day 2)10:00 am - 3:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Online
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
Online
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
In-person
tue11aug10:00 am3:30 pmPreparation training (Day 4)10:00 am - 3:30 pm(GMT+01:00) Online
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process. The course is run
Event Details
The preparation course is for all PACT prospective adopters to complete in Stage 1 of the adoption process.
The course is run over four days (two days face-to-face and two days online) and the course will cover:
Day 1: Child’s journey – legal process, identity, loss, contact and early permanence
Day 2: Brain development, attachment and creating a safe base
Day 3: Child abuse, safeguarding and Theraplay
Day 4: Children waiting, parenting the adopted child and the process of being linked with children
To book your place, please email adoptionsupport@pactcharity.org
Time
Location
Online
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