Reducing Delays in Care Proceedings: Lessons from the Trailblazer Pilot Programme on Improving Data Availability
Following the success of the DFJ Trailblazer programme and subsequent Guided Learning programme, Mutual Ventures has been commissioned by the Department for Education to support all DFJ areas across England to take part in the National Learning Support programme. In a series of articles, Luke Bevir provides an overview of the previous DFJ Area Trailblazer Pilot, the five pilot areas’ journeys to share learning that will be relevant for other DFJ Areas beginning to develop the
Luke Bevir
11 hours ago5 min read
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
Oct 75 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
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 133 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
Jun 302 min read