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
Case Study: Impact of delays in care proceedings on Children's Social Care
Client: Department for Education Date: December 2021- April 2022 Challenges faced by the client: Mutual Ventures (MV) was commissioned by...
Mutual Ventures
Apr 29, 20222 min read
Catch up webinar: Staying Close - A Programme of Support for Young People Leaving Residential Care
Catch up on our webinar, held on Thursday 21st April, to discuss the opportunities available from the Department for Education's (DfE)...
Mutual Ventures
Apr 20, 20221 min read
MV welcomes publication of the third issue of the Strengthening Families Learning Journal
Today the third issue of the Strengthening Families Learning Journal is published, with a focus on approaches to social care that involve...
Jordan Binedell
Feb 28, 20221 min read
Catch up on our webinar: Putting Family Hubs at the centre of your Early Help offer
On Tuesday 1st February we held a free webinar, Putting Family Hubs at the centre of your Early Help offer – What To Think About When...
Mutual Ventures
Feb 1, 20221 min read