Case study: Exploring the feasibility and impact of Family Hubs
Client: Enfield Council Date: Nov 2021 – Mar 2022 Challenges faced by the client: A Family Hub is a place where families can go to access...
Mutual Ventures
Mar 6, 20232 min read
The government's response to the Care Review can be the first step towards fundamental reform
Emmet Regan welcomes the publication of the Government’s response to the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care. Today sees the...
Emmet Regan
Feb 2, 20232 min read
Catch up on our webinar: The Power of Storytelling in Public Services
Catch up on our webinar on The Power of Storytelling in Public Services: Ways to Encourage Participation, Win Support, and Bring Your...
Mutual Ventures
Feb 1, 20231 min read
‘Nothing about us, without us’: why services must listen to the voice of young people
Hannah Szczepanski argues that we need to do more to involve children in decisions about how services are designed and delivered....
Hannah Szczepanski
Jan 16, 20233 min read
The power of Family-led decision-making in social care I: Adele's story
Hear from Adele about how she was able to keep her baby at home with the help of Newcastle City Council's Family Group Conferencing...
John Copps
Dec 22, 20221 min read
The power of Family-led decision-making in social care II: Kelly's story
Hear from Kelly about she was reunited with her son with the help of Newcastle City Council's Family Group Conferencing service. This...
John Copps
Dec 22, 20221 min read
Looking ahead to 2023: MV’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing public services
As yet another year of surprises draws to a close, the Mutual Ventures team look ahead to 2023 and share their insights on the challenges...
Luke Bevir
Dec 14, 20225 min read
MV welcomes publication of the fourth issue of the Strengthening Families Learning Journal
The fourth issue of the Strengthening Families Learning Journal has been published, with a focus on the theme of ‘working with families...
Mutual Ventures
Oct 28, 20221 min read
From instruction to delivery: implementing the Care Review
Emmet Regan provides a framework of four 'Ps' - people, perspective, partners and prioritising - to guide implementation of the...
Emmet Regan
Oct 18, 20224 min read
Case Study: Department for Education’s Strengthening Families Protecting Children programme
Client: Department for Education, working with Leeds City Council, Hertfordshire County Council and North Yorkshire County Council. Date:...
Mutual Ventures
Oct 1, 20222 min read
Catch up on our webinar on regional approaches to children's services and Regional Care Cooperatives
Catch up on our webinar on regional approaches to tackling issues in children's services, in response to the Care Review's...
Mutual Ventures
Sep 8, 20221 min read
Family Hubs - helping you design and implement joined-up services
Family Hubs are places where families can access integrated early help services, and the government is committed to supporting local...
David Fairhurst
Jul 18, 20222 min read
Useful resources from the Strengthening Families national learning event
On the 14-15th June, the Department for Education's Strengthening Families Protecting Children (SFPC) Programme held an online national...
Jordan Binedell
Jul 8, 20222 min read
A collaborative ‘big picture’ approach is the best way to support vulnerable children
Luke Bevir argues that we need a ‘big picture’ approach to address the needs of vulnerable children, drawing on knowledge and skills from...
Luke Bevir
Jul 6, 20222 min read
Case Study: National Online Event for DfE’s Strengthening Families Protecting Children programme
Client: Department for Education Date: 14-15 June 2022 Event purpose: Strengthening Families, Protecting Children (SFPC) is a five-year...
Mutual Ventures
Jun 29, 20222 min read
Reform and Relationships: Making the Care Review a Reality
The Care Review may not be perfect but in its recognition that reform is about relationships, it offers a chance for genuine change says...
Emmet Regan
Jun 6, 20223 min read
A reset focused on family & relationships: MV welcomes the Care Review
MV welcomes the publication of the Independent Review of Children's Social Care, as ‘a once in a generation opportunity to reset...
John Copps
May 23, 20222 min read
Learning from the Family Valued approach to children's services in Newcastle
Mutual Ventures welcomes the publication of a report describing the process and lessons learnt one year into the implementation of Family...
John Copps
May 23, 20221 min read
Catch up webinar: DfE's Staying Close Programme - insight and examples
Catch up on our webinar held on Thursday 19th May to discuss the opportunities from the DfE Staying Close Programme, and hear examples of...
Mutual Ventures
May 19, 20221 min read
Register now for the DfE national event on Strengthening Families, Protecting Children!
Mutual Ventures is pleased to be involved in a national event on 14-15 June, for the Department for Education’s Strengthening Families,...
Jordan Binedell
May 5, 20221 min read