Every month, we will be sharing all the exciting things occurring within the FMA. This is the best place to find out what is happening in the FMA community, and a great opportunity for us to share relevant information and connect with our FMA members.
We hope you enjoy!
The Family Justice Council (FJC) is currently recruiting for three roles:
The Council encourages all interested applicants who meet the criteria to apply.
Family Justice Council Vacancies – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
For further information about the roles and application process, please visit the Family Justice Council vacancies page.
Application deadline: 4.30pm on Monday 1 June 2026.
For any queries regarding the application process, please contact: fjc@justice.gov.uk
The Family Justice Council will hold its twelfth Open Meeting remotely via MS Teams on:
Monday 13 July 2026
11:00am – 2:00pm
The FJC is an interdisciplinary body made up of judges, lawyers, doctors, social workers, academics, civil servants, and others with an interest in the family justice system. The Council monitors the effectiveness of the family justice system in England and Wales, advises on reform, and promotes interdisciplinary working.
The Open Meeting provides an opportunity for members of the public to observe the Council at work and concludes with a Q&A session.
To register to attend
The closing date for registration is 12.00 on 8 July 2026.
To submit a question to the Council and register to attend the meeting
To attend remotely, please complete the registration form.
Registration deadline: 12:00pm on 8 July 2026.
Please note that questions must be submitted in advance and, due to time constraints, not all questions may be answered.
MS Teams joining details will be circulated to registered attendees by 12:00pm on Friday 10 July 2026.
Through the Standards and Documents Committee the FMA has prepared guidance to support mediators in explaining confidentiality to clients prior to a MIAM.
We recognise that this can be a challenging area to navigate, balancing the requirements of the Standards, Guidance and Code with the need to be empathetic and to build rapport during early contact with prospective mediation clients. This guidance sets out what MIAM participants need to know in advance of their first individual meeting, and how mediators can ensure they are working safely and within the relevant requirements from the outset.
Those involved in drafting the guidance are grateful to members of YFMA for ‘road-testing’ the note with us and helping to ensure the final version is clear and accessible.
Head to our members area to see more details
The Separated Parenting Programme Directory is a valuable tool for signposting clients to additional support.
It brings together trusted parenting programmes designed to:
• Improve communication
• Support children’s wellbeing
• Build co-parenting confidence
➡️ https://separatedparentingprogrammedirectory.org/
A useful complement to mediation practice.
Check your inbox for your invitation to the next PPC Forum taking place on Monday 15th June
5 June 2026 – Module 2: Financial Remedies in Practice – Week 1
Topic: Financial Settlements – Through the Mediator’s Lens
Time: 10:00–12:00
Trainers: Claire Webb & Helen Savage
8 June 2026 – PPC Update of Theory and Practice
Time: 10:00–16:00
Trainer: Beverley Sayers
10 June 2026 – Module 2: Financial Remedies in Practice – Week 2
Topic: Pensions and Family Law
Time: 10:00–12:00
Trainers: Claire Webb & Helen Savage
19 June 2026 – Module 2: Financial Remedies in Practice – Week 3
Topic: High Net Worth Clients and Sharing Principles
Time: 10:00–12:00
Trainers: Claire Webb & Helen Savage
24 June 2026 – Positioning Theory and Social Constructionism in Mediation Practice
Time: 10:00–12:00
Trainer: Simon Shattock
26 June 2026 – Module 2: Financial Remedies in Practice – Week 4
Topic: Lunch with Helen and Claire
Time: 12:00–13:00
Trainers: Claire Webb & Helen Savage
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