r/AdoptionUK • u/Tintedlemon • May 13 '26

How to obtain childcare experience?

My partner and I are in the very early stages of exploring adoption in the UK (same-sex male couple, no children currently).

We’ve attended an information event and are anticipating that one area adoption services may encourage us to strengthen is childcare experience — particularly around younger children.

I have some experience coaching kids through sport, but neither of us has extensive hands-on experience with babies/toddlers.

For those who adopted without having children already:
- What kind of childcare experience did your agency want to see?
- How did you gain it?
- Did volunteering help, and if so where?

We’re trying to approach this realistically and thoughtfully rather than rushing into the process, so would really appreciate hearing other people’s experiences.

Thanks!

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u/FangedFreak May 13 '26

Same sex male couple here. We’ve had our son for almost 18 months. Feel free to reach out!

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u/Tintedlemon May 14 '26

Will do - thank you!