One man told ITV News how a lack of professional support after being adopted as a child made his life 'very difficult' at times, Social Affairs Correspondent Sarah Corker reportsWhile he has happy memories of his childhood, he recalls how his school years were marred by bullying and how teachers lacked the understanding or training to support him.
'It's difficult to discuss adoption with people who don't understand, and especially when you're in Year 5 in primary school,' Martin Griffiths told ITV News The number of adoptive families who are optimistic about their future has fallen by 9% since last year, to an all-time low of 69%.Nearly a third of adopted young adults were not in education, employment or training - well above the national average of 12%.
Alison Woodhead, Director of Public Affairs at Adoption UK, told ITV News that a 're-set' in attitudes is needed to ensure 'lifelong support' is offered to adopted children and 'not just at the beginning' Louise described how her daughter's early life was disrupted by different foster care placements and a lack of emotional support.
"We should train all staff at every level, in every school, in how to be more sensitive and trauma-informed with correct strategies.In the UK, more than 3,000 children are adopted every year.
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