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
14 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 Journey Through Proceedings Mini-Series: Episode 3
This week, we are releasing the third and final episode of The Journey Through Proceedings, our new mini-series that brings the lived...
Yannick Mitchell
Jul 292 min read
The Journey Through Proceedings Mini-Series: Episode 2
This week, we are releasing the second episode of The Journey Through Proceedings, a brand-new mini-series that brings the lived...
Yannick Mitchell
Jul 222 min read
REPORT: Balancing the scales: Reimagining the role of family and youth justice in supporting children and families
Drawing on our work across the justice system and wider children’s services, this report explores the conditions and actions needed to...
Agata Miskowiec
Jul 151 min read
The Journey Through Proceedings Mini-Series: Episode 1
We are thrilled to announce the launch of The Journey Through Proceedings, a brand-new mini-series that brings the lived experiences of...
Yannick Mitchell
Jul 141 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 54 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 41 min read
Register now: Better Outcomes for Kinship Families Through Tailored Preventative Support
Register for our webinar delivered as part of the DFJ Trailblazers: Reducing time to Family Court Pilot Programme. We are really pleased...
Yannick Mitchell
Mar 101 min read
Case Study: Designated Family Judge Area Trailblazers Pilot - Reducing Delays in Family Court
Client: Department for Education Date: January 2024 – present Challenges faced by the client: ‘Care proceedings’ is the name for the...
Mutual Ventures
Jan 64 min read
What the data is telling us about the role of agency workers in children’s social care and what it means for local authorities and the regions
Yvonne Reinhardt takes a deep dive into children’s social workforce data and calls for a three-pronged approach to workforce development...
Yvonne Reinhardt
Dec 16, 20244 min read
Introducing the Workforce Wellbeing Toolkit
Welcome to our Workforce Wellbeing Toolkit. This user-friendly resource includes an interactive dashboard which will help you to navigate...
Mutual Ventures
Nov 26, 20242 min read
‘What gets measured gets managed’ - does this hold true in local family justice systems?
Agata Miskowiec and Yvonne Reinhardt argue that data-driven performance management must be paired with better case progression tracking,...
Yvonne Reinhardt
Nov 8, 20243 min read
‘This is not the end’ – Assessments and Support in Pre-Proceedings
This is a guest blog, authored by our colleagues at the Centre for Justice Innovation: Sophie Carter, Vicki Morris, and Carmen D'Cruz. We...
Morgan Nasir-Finlayson
Sep 30, 20245 min read
Entering pre-proceedings – Can we still make meaningful changes once the threshold has been met?
We are pleased to share this series of blogs on pre-proceedings, delving into the critical aspects of managing and supporting families...
Morgan Nasir-Finlayson
Sep 30, 20246 min read
Approaching the threshold for proceedings - can we avoid getting there?
This is a guest blog, authored by our colleagues at the Centre for Justice Innovation: Sophie Carter, Vicki Morris, and Carmen D'Cruz. We...
Morgan Nasir-Finlayson
Sep 26, 20245 min read
Catch up on our webinar: Strengthening Court Work: Regional Workforce Development across the Family Justice System
Catch up on our webinar held on Tuesday 15th October. The Department for Education's DFJ Trailblazers: Reducing Time to Family Court...
Mutual Ventures
Sep 24, 20241 min read
Family Drug and Alcohol Courts (FDACs): The Case for Investment
Agata Miśkowiec argues that investment in Family Drug and Alcohol Courts improves outcomes for families and saves money. Last month we...
Agata Miśkowiec
Aug 22, 20242 min read
Working together for change – the value of lived experience and co-production
We recently published the second edition of our Good Practice Guide  which showcases initiatives across England that are tackling drivers...
Yannick Mitchell
Jul 30, 20244 min read
Introducing MV’s Good Practice Guide – Innovative Solutions Improving Family Court Processes across England
In 2024-25, MV produced a quarterly guide featuring initiatives across England that aim to reduce delay and improve processes in family...
Yannick Mitchell
Jul 2, 20241 min read