You’ll need to answer a few questions about yourself and your idea. Applications will close on 17 May. We recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.
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Apply to the Innovation programme
Do you have an innovative idea that could improve services for children and families?
Our Innovation programme is a six-month, fully funded programme for Frontline fellows, designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and resources to turn your idea into a reality.
Whether your idea involves small changes within your local authority or has the potential to lead system change on a wider scale, the programme will give you the tools you need to put it into practice.
Applications close 17 May
Why apply to the Innovation programme?
- Learn the innovation skills you’ll need to turn an idea into reality
- Get one-to-one support from a dedicated innovation coach
- Enjoy peer support through facilitated groups
- Present your idea to a panel of experts
- Have the opportunity to apply for seed funding
- Receive post-programme support to help you develop your idea
Programme structure
The innovation programme has two stages.
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Define and explore
Learn the essential innovation skills you need to define and explore your idea.
With support from your innovation coach and peers, refine your idea and outline a business model.
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Design and build
Deepen your learning and design your plan to implement a pilot innovation project.
Pitch your proposal to our panel of experts and potentially receive start-up funding.
Time commitment
The Innovation programme is a six-month programme. We’ve designed the programme to easily fit around a busy job, like social work. You’ll learn through a mix of in-person and online teaching, made up of:
- One in-person launch day on 20 June 2024, 10am – 4.30pm
- Six online workshops lasting two hours each (two will place on a Saturday and four will take place on a week night, after work hours)
- Three online one-to-one innovation coaching sessions lasting 90 minutes each
- Two peer-to-peer support groups lasting two hours each
If you progress to the design and build phase of the programme, we will invite you to attend a one-week in-person bootcamp. You may need to use CPD (continuing professional development) time or annual leave to cover this.
Important dates
Programme launch day | 1 day in-person, London | 20 Jun 2024 |
Define and explore workshops | 6 x two-hour sessions online | Jun – Oct 2024 |
One-to-one coaching sessions | 3 x 90 minute sessions online | Jul – Oct 2024 |
Facilitated peer support groups | 2 x two-hour sessions online | Aug and Oct 2024 |
Design and build workshop | 5 days in-person, London* | 4 – 8 Nov 2024 |
Pilot project support | 1 year ongoing support | Nov 2024 – Nov 2025 |
Eligibility
The Innovation programme is open to all our fellows, provided you are not currently participating in one of our programmes.