LGBTQ+ History Month: Social change and activism
LGBTQ+ History Month is an important month in acknowledging the advancement of LGBTQ+ equality and the impact this had on many people’s lives across the years. This year’s theme of social change and activism feels especially relevant to social work, which as a profession has always been a force for social change. Working with LGBTQ+ […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]