How can we use relational practice to better support care experienced young people - and the people who support them - to thrive? That was the topic of a roundtable hosted by LAIN member University of London through our Supporting Young Londoners work.

In partnership with Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES), the LAIN team convened a meeting of anchor network coordinators from across the country, in what we hope will become the first of multiple knowledge-sharing roundtables. 

TVOX is a micro, London-based video production company and creative agency that works with a network of freelancers to deliver high-quality, community-focused services. In securing a contract with the Greater London Authority (GLA), TVOX’s founder, Antonio Lewis has seen firsthand the positive ripple effect inclusive procurement can have — not just for his business, but across communities and supply chains.

In this blog, LAIN team member Helen Connor and mum of three young children aged 6, 7 and 9 explains how she plans to survive the summer holidays as a working parent without going completely mad.