by Sarah Vallis | Jul 17, 2018 | Latest news
Yesterday, our 2018 Cohort started their journeys to becoming social workers. After their first day of teaching, 340 participants were officially welcomed onto the programme at the opening ceremony by our CEO Josh MacAlister, who was joined by guest speaker and...
by Sarah Vallis | May 21, 2018 | In The Media, Latest news
Frontline’s Chair, Camilla Cavendish, discusses the experiences of social workers, including Frontline fellows, who have been working with children and families affected by London’s knife crime epidemic on BBC Question Time.
by Sarah Vallis | Mar 27, 2018 | Latest news
Frontline’s Chief Executive, Josh MacAlister, discusses the Children’s Commissioner’s Growing Up North report on BBC News. The report found that northern children are missing targets at school, dropping out early and facing poor prospects. Click here...
by Richard Les | Mar 13, 2018 | In The Media, Latest news, News Article
Most people probably don’t think too much about social workers until they need their help. Many won’t really understand what they do unless they have had first-hand experience with one of their many functions. Frontline fellow, Kathryn explains to the Huffington Post...
by Louise Morpeth | Feb 9, 2018 | Blog, Frontline, Latest news
Does social work make a difference? It may come as a surprise but there are few research studies that have rigorously addressed this question, nor are there established methodologies upon which to draw. It was in this context that the Dartington Social Research Unit...
by Richard Les | Nov 29, 2017 | Latest news, News Article
We are very happy to announce that Paul Allen, a Firstline leader from our Spring 2017 Cohort, has won the Leadership Excellence Award at last night’s Guardian Public Service Awards. Paul is a terrific social worker, much valued by his team, who truly deserved...
