The Journey Through Proceedings Mini-Series
We are thrilled to announce the launch of The Journey Through Proceedings, a brand-new mini-series that brings the lived experiences of mothers who have been through care proceedings directly to you. This series is an essential listen for anyone working in, or affected by, the family justice system. It reveals both the raw emotions and the hope that threads through some of life’s most challenging moments. In each episode, we’ll hear directly from Claire, Vanessa and Hannah, w
Yannick Mitchell
Jul 14, 20252 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 13, 20253 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 9, 20253 min read
Case Study: Strategic review of Slough Children First
Client: Slough Borough Council / Slough Children First Date: May - June 2025 Challenges faced by the client: Slough Children First...
Mutual Ventures
Jun 30, 20252 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 5, 20254 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 5, 20253 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 23, 20252 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 19, 20252 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 14, 20252 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 7, 20251 min read
Case Study: The Families First for Children Pathfinder programme: Supporting the Department for Education and Pathfinders implement vital reforms
Client: Department for Education Date: June 2023 - Present Challenges faced by the client: The Department for Education (DfE) worked...
Mutual Ventures
Apr 29, 20253 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 23, 20251 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 10, 20255 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 4, 20251 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 2, 20253 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 31, 20254 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". In our penultimate webinar as part of...
Ben Rosie
Mar 27, 20251 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 26, 20256 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". This webinar shares how the RCC...
Ben Rosie
Mar 25, 20251 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 14, 20253 min read