John Copps
Sep 12, 20233 min read
Why we need a more relational approach to recruiting foster carers
Councils are working together on developing new approaches to foster carer recruitment. Their success relies on building a service that...
admin
Sep 5, 20231 min read
Our bid support to local authority clusters in the Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme
Explore our extensive set of downloadable bid development resources designed to support local authority clusters in their bid...
admin
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Catch up on our webinar: Myth-busting Fostering Recruitment Hubs
Catch up on our webinar - Myth-busting Fostering Recruitment Hubs - held on Monday 4th September. Watch here The webinar is intended for...
Laura Power-Wharton
Aug 9, 20232 min read
Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme: our support offer to local authority clusters
Mutual Ventures has been appointed delivery partner for the Department for Education’s Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme. We...
admin
Aug 9, 20231 min read
On-demand Webinar: Developing a Compelling Bid for the Fostering Recruitment And Retention Programme
Catch up on our webinar on Developing a Compelling Bid for the Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme held on Wednesday 9th...
John Copps
Aug 8, 20233 min read
Building a fostering service that works for foster carers – and provides more loving homes
Mutual Ventures has been appointed delivery partner for the Department for Education’s Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme....
Laura Power-Wharton
Jul 4, 20233 min read
Collaboration is key to tackling the crisis facing children’s mental health services
Laura Power Wharton highlights the mental health crisis experienced by children in the UK and argues that the solution lies in public...
admin
Jun 27, 20232 min read
Catch up on our learning event: Fostering a one-system mindset and culture
Catch up on our learning event on Fostering a one-system mindset and culture held on Monday 26th June. This learning event is the final...
Jordan Binedell
Jun 26, 20233 min read
More trust in social workers will make the family justice system better
The lack of trust between the courts and social workers is a significant challenge within care proceedings. Jordan Binedell argues that...
admin
Jun 22, 20231 min read
Catch up on our learning event: Developing a stable and experienced workforce
Catch up on our learning event on Developing a stable and experienced workforce held on Thursday 22nd June. This learning event is the...
admin
Jun 14, 20231 min read
Catch up on our learning event: Utilising Data to Tackle Care Proceedings Delays
Catch up on our learning event on Utilising Data to Tackle Care Proceedings Delays held on Wednesday 14th June. This learning event is...
admin
Jun 5, 20231 min read
Catch up on our learning event: Effective pre-proceedings
Catch up on our learning event on effective pre-proceedings held on Tuesday 6th June. This learning event is the first of a series of...
admin
May 17, 20231 min read
MV welcomes publication of the fifth Strengthening Families Learning Journal
The fifth issue of the Strengthening Families Learning Journal has been published, with a focus on the theme of ‘putting voices of...
Emmet Regan
Mar 31, 20233 min read
Five pieces of advice for children’s services leaders
Emmet Regan sets out five areas of focus for local authority leaders for the next year to get the most out of the government’s response...
Emmet Regan
Feb 2, 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...
admin
Feb 1, 20231 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...
Hannah Szczepanski
Jan 16, 20233 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....
John Copps
Dec 22, 20221 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...
Luke Bevir
Dec 14, 20225 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...