“Human rights and community-based care – that’s where you are experts” – 2021 intake completes the Summer Institute
Our 2021 Cohort have passed the first milestone on their journey to becoming mental health social workers, having completed the Summer Institute. For the past four weeks, the 160 new trainees – our biggest intake to date – have been immersed in lectures, practical workshops and keynote talks with respected experts across the sector. Led […]
- 10 Oct / 15News
World Mental Health Day: Stephen Fry encourages graduates to apply to Think Ahead
In our first ever film, released today, Stephen Fry urges people who want “a job that’s both rewarding and challenging” to “do something remarkable” by applying to Think Ahead. We were thrilled when Stephen agreed to be involved, and earlier today he tweeted that he was happy to help. I was delighted to be a part […]
- 7 Oct / 15News
Think Ahead involved in 50 university events this autumn
The Think Ahead recruitment team is gearing up for a full season of university visits over the autumn term. We’ll be visiting 28 different institutions and attending over 50 events in the next eight weeks, offering students and graduates the opportunity to learn more about our programme. We are holding a number of different events around the country, ranging […]
- 1 Sep / 15News
Applications for Think Ahead now open!
As reported by the Independent on Sunday this weekend, applications to join our first cohort in 2016 have now opened. Today, Think Ahead is asking you to consider if you’re remarkable enough to take a fast-track route into one of the country’s most rewarding and challenging professions. Over the coming months we’ll be recruiting exceptional […]
- 30 Aug / 15News
Think Ahead announces regional locations for participants
We have today announced the regions in which our first cohort will train and work. Participants will join Local Authorities and NHS Trusts across England, with most joining host organisations in the Midlands, South East, and London, and further places set to be available in Yorkshire and the North East. As part of our selection […]
- 30 Aug / 15News
University of York announced as Think Ahead’s academic partner
The University of York will co-design and deliver the academic elements of Think Ahead’s programme, it was announced today. Working collaboratively with experts in mental health and social work, and with input from experts at the University of Central Lancashire, the leading Russell Group university will team up with Think Ahead to develop an innovative […]
- 20 Aug / 15News
Devonshire Hall to host Think Ahead’s first Summer Institute
We can today reveal that Devonshire Hall, in Leeds, will host Think Ahead’s inaugural Summer Institute. The venue will welcome between 80 and 100 Think Ahead participants for six weeks in summer 2016 as they begin their exciting journey towards social work qualification. Devonshire Hall provides a state-of-the-art learning environment. This means the venue is […]
- 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 […]