

The Journey Through Proceedings Mini-Series: Episode 1
We are thrilled to announce the launch of The Journey Through Proceedings, a brand-new mini-series that brings the lived experiences of...

Yannick Mitchell
17 minutes ago1 min read


Why relationships are the future of children’s commissioning
As sufficiency challenges persist, local authorities are increasingly recognising the value of building strong, trusting relationships...

Ben Rosie
5 days ago3 min read


Tackling domestic abuse and violence against women and girls needs early prevention: it must start with all professionals
This article is informed by our learning from the ‘DFJ Trailblazers: Reducing Time to Family Court’ pilot programme, with valuable input...

Morgan Nasir-Finlayson
Jun 64 min read


Young Futures Hubs: Building blocks to brighter futures
Building on our experiences in supporting regions to establish collaborative initiatives such as Fostering Recruitment Hubs and Regional...

Anya Kemble
Jun 53 min read


Case Study: Kent and Medway Children and Young People's Neurodivergence Programme
Client: NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board  Date: April 2024 - Ongoing  Challenges faced by the client: At the start of the...

Mutual Ventures
May 232 min read


Foster Care Fortnight: Celebrating Foster Families and The Fostering Hubs
Mutual Ventures celebrates Foster Care Fortnight and the first anniversary of fostering recruitment hubs in England. Today marks the...

Ben Rosie
May 192 min read


REPORT - Children's Services and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR): Key Considerations
Our latest report explores Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and the significant opportunity it brings to reshape and improve the...

Emmet Regan
May 142 min read


Families First Partnership webinar series
Mutual Ventures have been commissioned by the DfE as learning and coaching delivery partner on the Families First Partnership programme...

Mutual Ventures
May 71 min read


Case Study: The Families First for Children Pathfinder programme: Supporting the Department for Education and Pathfinders implement vital reforms
Client: Â Department for Education Date: Â June 2023 - Present Challenges faced by the client: The Department for Education (DfE) worked...

Mutual Ventures
Apr 293 min read


On demand: Local Government Reorganisation and Children's Services
Catch up as we discuss the implications of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and how it presents a significant opportunity to reshape...

Mutual Ventures
Apr 231 min read


Shaping futures together: Key insights to improve children's care placements
Ross Murray explores the challenges faced by local authorities in shaping the market for children's care placements. He delves into...

Ross Murray
Apr 105 min read


Watch now: Better outcomes for kinship families through tailored preventative support - a DFJ Trailblazer webinar
Rewatch our final DFJ Trailblazer webinar. This session focused on the collaboration between the Cheshire & Merseyside Assessment Hub...
yannickmitchell
Apr 41 min read


Learning from the South East RCC – How can RCCs promote collaboration across agencies for commissioning?
Catriona Moore recently spent time working with multi-agency stakeholders on commissioning children's services. Here, she shares the...

Catriona Moore
Apr 23 min read


Enhancing Education, Employment, and Training Access for Care-Experienced Individuals
Liz Roe shares insights from our social value roundtable with stakeholders in Greater Manchester (GM) discussing ways for the region,...

Liz Roe
Mar 314 min read


Watch now: Joint commissioning in the children's care placements market
Watch the sixth in our webinar series "Making change that lasts with Regional Care Cooperatives". Â In our penultimate webinar as part of...

Ben Rosie
Mar 271 min read


Making Commissioning Work: Getting the Foundations Right
Ross Murray discusses some of the commissioning cycle in the children's placement market and considers strategies to improve practice....

Ross Murray
Mar 266 min read


Watch now: Making change that lasts with Regional Care Cooperatives
Watch the seventh in our webinar series "Making change that lasts with Regional Care Cooperatives". Â This webinar shares how the RCC...

Ben Rosie
Mar 251 min read


Addressing Challenges in the Children's Care Placement Market: Insights from Mutual Ventures' Research
Ross Murray explores the challenges in the children's care placement market and the findings of our research report. The children’s care...

Ross Murray
Mar 143 min read


Register now: Better Outcomes for Kinship Families Through Tailored Preventative Support
Register for our webinar delivered as part of the DFJ Trailblazers: Reducing time to Family Court Pilot Programme. We are really pleased...

Yannick Mitchell
Mar 101 min read


Watch now: From competition to collaboration - Regional working in the children's placement market
Watch the fifth in our webinar series "Getting the Best out of the Children's Placements Market". Â Â This webinar shares how the RCC...

Ben Rosie
Feb 271 min read