Reducing Delays in Care Proceedings: Lessons from the Trailblazer Pilot Programme on Creating System Governance
Following the success of the DFJ Trailblazer programme and subsequent Guided Learning programme, Mutual Ventures has been commissioned by...
Luke Bevir
6 days ago5 min read
RCCs in Action: Meeting and exceeding the ambition set out in the Care Review
Following the appointment of Josh MacAlister MP as the new Children's Minister, Luke Bevir, Catriona Moore, and Elizabeth Roe reflect on...
Luke Bevir
Oct 16 min read
New Children’s Minister Josh MacAlister Puts Fostering Front and Centre in First Ministerial Visit
The government’s renewed focus on fostering is a welcome and timely step towards addressing the national shortage of carers. As delivery...
Hannah Szczepanski
Sep 222 min read
The challenges are clear, but what’s the solution? Responding to the NAO’s report on children’s residential care
The National Audit Office’s (NAO) most recent report joins a growing number that have sounded the alarm on the crisis in children’s...
Ross Murray
Sep 195 min read
Learning from the Pathfinders: Why Regions Should Consider Establishing a Regional Care Cooperative
The Regional Care Cooperative (RCC) Pathfinder Programme aims to address rising costs, placement shortages, and fragmented commissioning...
Luke Bevir
Aug 205 min read
‘Young Futures Hubs’ – What could they look like, and how can we learn from practice across England?
Watch our free webinar as we explore potential implications of the Government’s commitment to “establish Young Futures Hubs in every...
Mutual Ventures
Jul 311 min read
The Journey Through Proceedings Mini-Series: Episode 3
This week, we are releasing the third and final episode of The Journey Through Proceedings, our new mini-series that brings the lived...
Yannick Mitchell
Jul 292 min read
The Journey Through Proceedings Mini-Series: Episode 2
This week, we are releasing the second episode of The Journey Through Proceedings, a brand-new mini-series that brings the lived...
Yannick Mitchell
Jul 222 min read
REPORT: Balancing the scales: Reimagining the role of family and youth justice in supporting children and families
Drawing on our work across the justice system and wider children’s services, this report explores the conditions and actions needed to...
Agata Miskowiec
Jul 151 min read
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
Jul 141 min read
Case Study: Establishing Regional Care Cooperatives: Supporting the DfE’s Pathfinder Programme in Greater Manchester and the South East
Client:  Department for Education Date:  April 2024 – June 2025 Challenges faced by the client: The Department for Education (DfE) sought...
Mutual Ventures
Jul 143 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
Jul 93 min read
Case Study: Strategic review of Slough Children First
Client: Â Slough Borough Council / Slough Children First Date: Â May - June 2025 Challenges faced by the client: Slough Children First...
Mutual Ventures
Jul 12 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