Mutual Ventures welcomes the government's plan for renewing fostering and the commitment to further embedding regional collaboration. The announcement on fostering marks a significant move in the government's ambition to reform children's social care and provide more loving homes for children. It is an acknowledgement of the vital role that foster carers play in the social care system, society and in the lives of vulnerable children. Central to the proposals is a bold commitm

Local government finance is facing pressures unlike anything we’ve seen before - but with the right leadership, there are also opportunities to reimagine how local government functions and the role it plays.  In this episode, I welcome two exceptional local government finance leaders, Rob Powell, Executive Director for Resources, Warwickshire County Council and Nina Philippidis, Executive Director of Resources and Deputy Chief Executive, Gloucestershire County Council. Nina a

In this article, Ben Rosie argues that the family justice system remains too complex and inaccessible for the families it serves. There is a need for clearer communication, more inclusive practices, and a culture that enables families to understand and participate meaningfully in decisions that shape their lives. For many families, involvement in the family court is often their first interaction with the legal system and one of the most distressing experiences they will ever