Adult Adoptee Community Event: A Portrait of My Parents Film Screening & Discussion

Please join us for an in-person screening of 'A Portrait of My Parents', a poignant self-filmed documentary that follows photographer and adult adoptee Philip Sinden as he seeks to uncover the missing chapters of his life. We are pleased to be joined by Philip Sinden himself to discuss the film's themes and resonances.

Drawing on Coram Voice’s recent report, Disability, Disparity and Demand, this free webinar will look at what we do (and importantly what we don't know) about the experiences of these children growing up in the care system. We’ll hear from one of the authors of the report, Dr Claire Baker, as well as other experts in the field.

This webinar is brought to you by the Garden Court Chambers Community Care Law and Education Law Teams, jointly with Coram Children’s Legal Centre. The Law Commission recently consulted on restructuring the law on disabled children’s social care. This webinar will discuss some of the different perspectives on the potential changes.

Coram and the Thomas Coram Research Unit (based at University College London) hold an annual lecture to consider current themes in research relevant to children and families. This year’s lecture will focus on children and young people migrating on their own to the UK, the persistent disconnects between the realities of young people's lives and current policy and practice responses, and the value of more fully engaging the voices and experiences of young people in research, policy debate and beyond.

If you are looking for a half marathon with a flat course and beautiful, historic scenery this could be the one for you. Places have gone for 2026 but you can still join the waitlist to run for Coram.

The Children's Services Innovation Forum returns for 2025! Join us to explore bold, practical approaches to improving outcomes for children.