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mutualventures.bsky.social
Following the appointment of Josh MacAlister MP as Children's Minister, Cat Moore, Luke Bevir, & Liz Roe reflect on the work of the #RegionalCareCooperative pathfinders & explore the future: www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/rccs-in...
#RCCs #ChildrensSocialCare #PublicServiceReform
October 7, 2025 at 8:43 AM
mutualventures.bsky.social
Prompted by #AI Intersectionality and the Future of #ChildrensSocialCare event @wearecoram.bsky.social & the recent @local.gov.uk report, Yannick outlines three practical steps #localauthorities can take to bridge the gap between hype & service improvement: www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/the-ai-...
October 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
lauriewroe.bsky.social
New paper considering the state of play of UK child welfare responses to extra-familial harm for the British Journal of Social Work with Rachael Owens, Jenny Lloyd and @carlenefirmin.bsky.social

#extrafamilialharm #contextualsafeguarding #childrenssocialcare

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From ‘risky choices’ to ‘risky contexts’? The state of play of UK child welfare responses to adolescent ‘extra-familial harm’. National and international implications
Across the globe young people are significantly harmed in relationships and spaces beyond their families and family homes. The UK appears distinct in integ
academic.oup.com
August 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
nnecl.bsky.social
📢 Deadline Extended
We've extended the application deadline for our paid Southwark Ambassador role to Tuesday 26 August, midday to give young people the long weekend to complete their applications.
#southwark #leavingcare #careleaver #childrenssocialcare #london

www.nnecl.org/pages/southw...
August 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
mutualventures.bsky.social
📢 New article: Lessons from the RCC Pathfinders

Luke Bevir explores how the South East & Greater Manchester RCC Pathfinders are transforming children’s social care through regional collaboration.

📖 Read more: lnkd.in/eR_VCVx2

#ChildrensSocialCare #RCC #RegionalCareCooperatives
August 20, 2025 at 8:36 AM
foundationsww.bsky.social
📢 Join our Board 💼 We're looking for two Trustees:

1️⃣ Financially qualified expert with charity experience
2️⃣ Children’s services expert – expertise in #EarlyIntervention & #ChildrensSocialCare.

Find out more on Peridot Partner's website: peridotpartners.co.uk/jobs/trustee...
A Foundations branded graphic with the text: "Join the Board, two Tristee roles. Closes: 09:00/9 am, 17 September 2025. foundations.org.uk/jobs. The image on the card shows three light-brown skinned hands laid on top of one another. The hand on top is a child's hand, laid on top of two larger hands of their parents or carers.
August 15, 2025 at 10:35 AM
helenhayes.bsky.social
Today the Education Select Committee publishes our report on Children’s Social Care

Current outcomes for care leavers are unacceptable & that has to change

Our recommendations seek to improve the care children receive & we call for a National Offer for care leavers. #childrenssocialcare
Helen Hayes MP holding a copy of the Education Select Committee report on Children’s Social Care
July 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
foundationsww.bsky.social
ICYMI 🔔 "Evidence use is the new cutting edge of innovation in #ChildrensSocialCare, and the support on offer from Foundations will help embed a culture of evidence use in every region.” 🗣 Isabelle Trowler, Chief Social Worker 👇Find out more – new funding call: foundations.org.uk/launch-of-ne...
A Foundations branded quote card, which reads: “Foundations Evidence into Practice funding call is a huge opportunity for local authorities to implement the best available evidence to improve local services, and the outcomes of children and families. The Children’s Social Care National Framework stresses that it is crucial local leaders are confident in using robust evidence to strengthen local practice.” The quote is attributed to Isabelle Trowler, Chief Social Worker. The card features a head and shoulders image of Isabelle. Isabelle has light skin and blonde, shoulder-length curly hair. Isabelle is wearing a black v-neck top and is smiling at the camera.
July 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM
foundationsww.bsky.social
CLOSING SUNDAY ⌛ We're recruiting in our Programmes & Practice Development Teams 💼

Join our friendly, hardworking team in working towards making a real difference for children & families 👇

Find out more: foundations.org.uk/vacancies

#ChildrensSocialCare #Hiring #LondonJobs
June 9, 2025 at 9:31 AM
foundationsww.bsky.social
We look forward to working alongside @nihr.bsky.social to create lasting positive change for children & families.

Find out more about this opportunity for #ChildrensSocialCare research👇

Visit 💻 www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/rpsc...

Sign up – RSPC research webinar 🗣 www.eventbrite.com/e/rpsc-resea...
A Foundations branded quote card featuring an image of Dr Aoife O' Higgins, Director of Evidence at Foundations – National What Works Centre for Children & Families. The quote reads: "The need to understand what works to improve children's outcomes has never been greater. Today’s launch of the NIHR funding call for research in Children's Social Care is timely and essential.” Aoife is a light-skinned woman with green eyes and short medium-brown straight cropped hair. She is wearing large gold hoop earrings and a bright blue top under a black blazer with a tiny white dotted pattern.
June 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
mutualventures.bsky.social
📺 In this latest video, David Fairhurst highlights our recent work for the Department for Education to support the development of two Regional Care Cooperatives and provide national support to improve commissioning practice in children's care. youtube.com/shorts/ryjj5...
#ChildrensSocialCare
May 21, 2025 at 9:54 AM
mutualventures.bsky.social
📢 Report 📢 Children's Services & Local Government Reorganisation: Key Considerations. We believe that improved services are possible and that #LGR can deliver the lasting, positive change that children, young people and families deserve.
www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/lgr-chi...
#ChildrensSocialCare
May 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM
foundationsww.bsky.social
WATCH ▶ Introducing the new Foundations Guidebook 🎉 with reliable evidence on +130 interventions that aim to improve outcomes for children & families across #EarlyIntervention, services for children and families, and #ChildrensSocialCare

foundations.org.uk/about-the-guidebook
May 1, 2025 at 9:18 AM
foundationsww.bsky.social
This Thursday we launch the new Foundations Guidebook 🎊

With information on over 130 interventions, the Guidebook provides reliable evidence to support decision-making across the spectrum of #EarlyIntervention, services for children & families, and #ChildrensSocialCare.
April 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM
mutualventures.bsky.social
How can Regional Care Cooperatives (RCCs) promote collaboration across agencies for commissioning? In her latest article, Cat Moore shares the learnings that the South East RCC will take forward: www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/learnin...
#ChildrensSocialCare
Learning from the South East RCC – How can RCCs promote collaboration across agencies for commissioning?
Catriona Moore recently spent time working with multi-agency stakeholders on commissioning children's services. Here, she shares the learnings that the South East RCC will take forward.In a recent wor...
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April 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
mutualventures.bsky.social
Improving commissioning in #ChildrensSocialCare isn't just about efficiency - it's about ensuring better outcomes for vulnerable children. Ross Murray delves into the intricacies of how #LocalAuthorities do this & explores strategies to enhance the process www.mutualventures.co.uk/post/making-...
Making Commissioning Work: Getting the Foundations Right
Ross Murray discusses some of the commissioning cycle in the children's placement market and considers strategies to improve practice.The way local authorities commission children's care placements ha...
www.mutualventures.co.uk
March 28, 2025 at 8:19 AM
goodfinanceuk.bsky.social
One of our co-funders, @bettersocietycapital.com are looking for UK-based social enterprises and charities who provide children’s social care to share their experiences, ambitions, challenges and finance needs.
Take the survey to have your say > forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

#ChildrensSocialCare
Microsoft Forms
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March 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
innovationunit.bsky.social
We work with partners to develop #ChildrensSocialCare innovations like North Yorkshire’s ‘No Wrong Door’, which

💰 Avoided costs
🚀 Improved outcomes for young people
👥 Reduce the number of young people coming into care

Find out more:
www.innovationunit.org/projects/sto...

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Stories of Impact: No Wrong Door - Innovation Unit
North Yorkshire’s innovative No Wrong Door model works differently, and has improved the lives of over 1,000 young people and families.
www.innovationunit.org
January 27, 2025 at 8:46 AM
innovationunit.bsky.social
At Innovation Unit, we have spent 15 years supporting innovations that
🏠 Reduce the number of children coming into care
🚀Improve outcomes for young people
💰Reduce costs

Read more about our work with #ChildrensSocialCare and how we can support you:
www.innovationunit.org/work/?area=c...

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Work - Innovation Unit
Innovation Unit work with partners and clients to deliver the real, measurable changes they want to see in the world. Here's a snapshot of our projects, the ventures we're leading and the big challeng...
www.innovationunit.org
January 21, 2025 at 9:18 AM
darrenfower.bsky.social
👴🏿 Over 2,100,000 pensioners in the UK, presently live in poverty❗
👨🏽‍🦼 While 6,900,000 British citizens are reliant on disability benefits❗

#SocialCareCrisis #UKLabour #KeirStarmer #AdultSocialCare #ChildrensSocialCare #DisabilityRights #Equality #Fairness #SocialCare
January 7, 2025 at 11:20 AM
nicolakym.bsky.social

#WinterSolstice 💚 As the longest night passes, let us find hope in the returning light. To all children and adults navigating the #caresystem, may you feel seen, heard, supported, and held in compassion. Wishing this season brings warmth, healing, and peace.
#childrenssocialcare #adoption
December 21, 2024 at 8:40 AM
jopetty.bsky.social
Education Select Committee currently hearing evidence on the state of Children's Social Care, watch it here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
@katharinesj.bsky.social speaking at the session starting at 11am
#childrenssocialcare
Parliamentlive.tv
Education Committee
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December 17, 2024 at 10:42 AM
foundationsww.bsky.social
We welcome the Children's Social Care Prevention Grant 👏 particularly the commitment to prevention as part of #ChildrensSocialCare reform. Supporting families & strengthening family relationships at the earliest opportunity is key to helping keep children safe + thriving
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Local government finance policy statement 2025 to 2026
www.gov.uk
November 29, 2024 at 1:25 PM
connorbrookes.bsky.social
Government reforms for children’s social care, including profit caps for private providers, are a positive step for vulnerable youth. Yet, the focus on private providers misses potential inefficiencies in council-run services. Let’s hope they look at all sides #ChildrensSocialCare #Care #QualityCare
Children's homes: Providers' 'exploitative' profits to be curbed - BBC News
The new measures aim to stop private care home providers benefiting excessively from a stretched system.
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November 18, 2024 at 11:43 PM
joshharsant.bsky.social
#ChildrensSocialCare | DfE statement on 18/11/24:

🟢 New rules for financial transparency of providers to challenge profiteering + new powers for Ofsted.

🟢 Introduction of unique child identifier.

🟢 Prioritising early intervention.

🟢 Changes to local CP/CIN duties.

www.gov.uk/government/n...
Biggest overhaul in a generation to children’s social care
New powers handed to Ofsted to crack down on exploitative children's care providers and transparency to be increased around their finances.
www.gov.uk
November 18, 2024 at 1:26 PM