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- 20 Aug / 15In the media
Think Ahead featured in The Economist
Think Ahead has been featured in this week’s Economist, in an article looking at how the Teach First model is being used in other areas of public service. The piece is based on a visit to Police Now’s Summer Academy. It looks at the success of Teach First in producing 99% ‘outstanding’ or ‘good’ teachers, and how Police […]
- 11 Aug / 15News
Think Ahead website goes live
Today (11 August) we’ve published Think Ahead’s full website, offering much more information on our programme ahead of our first recruitment season. If you’re thinking about applying to the Think Ahead programme, the About the programme pages include in-depth information on mental health social work, the programme structure, and how to apply. About us provides some background […]
- 19 Mar / 15News
Think Ahead launched by Care and Support Minister
The Think Ahead programme was officially launched this week by Norman Lamb, the Minister for Care and Support. Speaking at our launch event on 16 March, to over 150 guests including leading figures in health and social care, he announced a government grant of £1.6m to fund Think Ahead. The launch was covered by the […]
- 3 Mar / 15News
Applications open for hosting Think Ahead participants
Think Ahead has issued an invitation to Local Authorities and NHS Mental Health Trusts to become host organisations for its participants. In a joint letter to councils and trusts, Think Ahead’s Chair, Prof Dame Carol Black, and Chief Executive, Ella Joseph, say: “We want to partner with people who share our passion for transforming the […]
- 8 Jan / 15News
Universities invited to apply to deliver Think Ahead’s academic course
Universities and academic institutions can now apply to deliver the academic elements of the Think Ahead programme, including the post-graduate diploma and master’s degree in social work. Ella Joseph, Chief Executive of Think Ahead, said: “We are looking for a dynamic and innovative academic partner who is excited to be involved in shaping the future […]