When Xxxx first lived with his/her parents he/she had to get used to a new house. All the rooms looked different. The furniture was different. The smells were different. His clothes felt different. The food was different. There were different ways of doing things, and they even had different words for some things. What a lot of different things for a little boy/girl to get used to! Bear in mind that some families live in flats rather than houses and amend accordingly. If you’re feeling creative or know things about the child that might fit here, you can add extras… for example, a Tardis for a Dr Who fan, a photo of a child dressed in astronaut gear if they love rockets etc.. 1

Xxxx had a lot to learn about Mummy and Daddy and Mummy and Daddy had a lot to learn about Xxxx. It must have been quite confusing for him. Perhaps a bit like going to another country or even another world! Xxxx’s parents could understand how he/she may have been feeling and they knew that in time, with love and care, Xxxx would settle. 2

After Xxxx had lived with his/her parents for quite a long time, and when everyone knew each other very well, they all went to the court to see the Judge. The Judge had already read all about Xxxx and knew just how loveable and precious he/she was. The Judge said that Xxxx should definitely be adopted and remain part of the Bloggs family forever. Add photo of the judge if you have one or can source one from the internet. If not, find an alternative image, perhaps from clipart. Do promote diversity if you can; for example, by using a black and/or female judge. Artistic effects are available on Power Point if you want to play about with the images more or you can request help form the life story social workers to this end too. 3 3

On the 30th April 2012 when Xxxx was 2 years and 5 months old, the Judge signed the Adoption Order and Xxxx became an official member of Parent and Parent’ s family. And that is how Xxxx became Insert pictures from the court Joe Bloggs

Boris wants to show you this very fantastic and special certificate that was given by the Judge to Xxxx and his/her family. Insert picture of court certificate

Mirror paper will be stuck here. Xxxx has been living with his/her parents for a long time now. Every day he/she is growing taller and stronger. Boris thinks you should look in the mirror to see just how big and strong you’ve grown! You will need a recent photo of the child here 6

Xxx’s been living with his/her parents for a long time now Xxx’s been living with his/her parents for a long time now. Xxxx is looking forward to riding his bike without using his stabilizers. And with the love and support of his family, Xxxx has lots of new and exciting things to look forward to! Insert picture of child reflecting hobby. Adapt images and text accordingly. It is good to show the child’s growing independence and the support s/he has received to try new things, e.g. cycling, swimming, climbing, jumping etc.. 7 7

Playing in the snow is so much fun. The most important thing is that Xxxx’s parents understand him, they look after him well, they know just what he needs, and they lve him dearly. Playing in the snow is so much fun. Insert photos of family having fun. Page graphics to reflect what is seen in the photos. (this page was a family playing in the snow for example)

Merry Christmas Bloggs Family. Boris thinks that Xxxx’s Christmas tree is the most beautiful tree he has ever seen. Insert photos of family celebrating a festival, for example Christmas You can use a number of examples of religious or cultural celebrations here, if you wish, e.g. Eid, LGBT Pride, Haile Selassi’s birthday, Passover, Diwali etc.. You will need to find out what they celebrate! 9 9 9 9 9

Xxxx and his family have had a number of celebrations together Xxxx and his family have had a number of celebrations together. Boris wonders what amazing celebrations Xxxx and his family will have this year and the year after that, and the year after that, and the year after that, and the year after that, and the year after that, and the year after that, and the year after that……. Be creative! Think weddings and civil ceremonies, first communions, Hallowe’en, Martin Luther King’s birthday, summer solstice etc.. Insert photos of family celebrating special occasions such as a birthday. 10 10 10 10

Bloggs family. But wherever they go and whatever they do, Insert pictures of the family. But wherever they go and whatever they do, Xxx will always be part of the Bloggs family. 11 11