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Organisation

MNI Wins Social Enterprise of the Year 2025

12 Apr 2026

Training

New Principled Negotiation Dates Added for June

10 Apr 2026

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Updated Mediator Handbook Now Available

8 Apr 2026

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My Cases

MNI-2025-041

Employment dispute (Public sector)

Active

Both parties agree on the key issues. Awaiting confirmation of next joint session from respondent's representative.

Updated 8 Apr 2026 • View Details

MNI-2025-038

Partnership dissolution

Active

Initial joint session completed. Both parties willing to explore mediation. Next stage: separate meetings to clarify positions on division of assets.

Updated 6 Apr 2026 • View Details

MNI-2025-041

Employment dispute (Public sector)

Active

Both parties agree on the key issues. Awaiting confirmation of next joint session from respondent's representative.

Updated 8 Apr 2026 • View Details

MNI-2025-038

Partnership dissolution

Active

Initial joint session completed. Both parties willing to explore mediation. Next stage: separate meetings to clarify positions on division of assets.

Updated 6 Apr 2026 • View Details

MNI-2025-035

Workplace conflict (NHS)

Closed

Mediation completed successfully. Both parties reached agreement on workplace conduct standards and joint protocols going forward.

Closed 2 Mar 2026 • View Details

MNI-2025-029

Community group funding dispute

Closed

Case resolved through agreed framework for future fund allocation and community engagement.

Closed 5 Feb 2026 • View Details

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Resources

Mediation Resources

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MNI Mediation Code of Practice

Ethical guidelines and standards for all mediators. Essential reading for understanding our approach and values.

PDF Updated 1 Jan 2026

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Mediator Handbook 2025

Comprehensive reference guide covering processes, techniques, and best practices. Updated annually with latest insights and case law.

PDF Updated 5 Mar 2026

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Conflict Assessment Framework

Step-by-step framework for assessing case complexity, stakeholder dynamics, and mediation suitability at intake.

PDF Updated 12 Feb 2026

Training Materials

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Training Delivery Guidelines

Detailed guidance for trainers on curriculum structure, learning outcomes, assessment criteria, and facilitation techniques.

PDF Updated 18 Mar 2026

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Principled Negotiation Workbook

Participant workbook for the 3-day Principled Negotiation course. Includes exercises, case studies, and reflection prompts.

PDF Updated 25 Mar 2026

Templates & Forms

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Case Report Template

Standardised template for documenting case outcomes, learnings, and recommendations. Ensures consistency across our case reporting.

DOCX Updated 10 Jan 2026

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Expense Claim Form

Form for submitting travel, training, and event-related expenses. Please include receipts and detailed breakdown of costs.

XLSX Updated 1 Feb 2026

Policies & Procedures

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GDPR Data Processing Notice

Information on how MNI processes personal data, our legal basis, retention periods, and your rights as an associate.

PDF Updated 20 Mar 2026

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Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Mandatory reading. Our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, and procedures for reporting concerns.

PDF Updated 5 Mar 2026

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Associate Code of Conduct

Standards of professional behaviour expected from all MNI associates. Covers confidentiality, impartiality, and complaints procedures.

PDF Updated 12 Feb 2026

News

Associate Directory

Everyone currently on the MNI associate panel. Click a card to view their full profile (coming soon).

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Sarah McKenna

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CPD Days

Free to attend for all associates. Claim a place to add it to your calendar.

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Group Supervision

Free, uncapped peer-led group supervision. Claim a place to attend.

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Mediations (per hour)

Volunteer £0
Trainee £20
2nd Mediator £30
Lead Mediator £50

Training (per day)

Trainee rate £125
Lead rate £250
3-Day OCN 4 days paid
8-Day OCN 10 days paid

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Interim Report

Referring Agent's Interim Report, Mediation. Structured to match the MNI 2025 interim report template; submitting will generate the document and email it to the recipients you select below.

Final Report

Referring Agent's Final Report, Mediation. Structured to match the MNI 2025 final report template; submitting will generate the document and email it to the recipients you select below.