Tune in to hear guests discuss Test, Learn and Grow, the role of Convenors and the importance of communities. At a time when public services are under intense pressure, there is growing recognition that traditional reform approaches are not enough. The challenges facing communities are complex, interconnected and deeply rooted in place. They cannot be solved through policy design in Whitehall alone, or through one-off pilots that never move beyond the margins. The Test, Learn

Client: Department for Education (DfE) Date: March 2025 – Current Challenges faced by the client: The Department for Education (DfE) launched the Families First Partnership (FFP) programme in 2025 to support the national rollout of children's social care reforms across England. Building on learning from the Families First for Children Pathfinder (FFCP) programme, the reforms aim to create a more joined-up, family-centred system that helps children and families access the righ

A focus on helping people find and stay in fulfilling employment should be central to neighbourhood health. John Copps and Matt Carter outline practical steps every local area could take, and argue that central government has a role to convene partners and bring learning from the successes so far. Good work is good for your health, and is linked to improved wellbeing, longevity and overall life outcomes. In the UK, ill health keeps around 2.8 million working‑age people out of