This week we’ve been at the Unusual Suspects Festival …a free-flowing smorgasbord of workshops, fostering learning and connections between the network of agents who are passionate about using new methodologies to drive social change and better outcomes for the public.

How can we find better ways to support and enhance the lives of the people of Essex? First we’re working out what the real issues are.  Colleagues from across Essex County Council are doing some very different kinds of activities as part of an ambitious project to improve the support we provide for children and families. This week a group of leaders from across the council (and representing different service.