Stories

Umu: Pathway 3 helped me to navigate change with my team

Umu, a head of service, shares her highlights from the Pathways programme and how this helped her to navigate change with her team.

A letter to a remarkable social worker!

Letter from the uncle of a young person that Denise, a Frontline programme participant, was supporting.

Billy and Sarah’s journey of parenthood 

A story of how Felicity, a first year Frontline programme participant, supported Billy, Sarah and baby Tara.

Chaz: influence of culture in social work

Chaz shares how she found confidence with the Step Forward programme and embraces Sikhism in social work.

Tommy: making a real impact

Former policy professional, Tommy, wanted to get closer to those impacted by the policies he helped shape. So he joined the Frontline programme.

Kathryn: what leadership means to me

Kathryn, a practice manager in children protection, reflects on her experience on the Pathways programme and what leadership means in her role.

Nahida: embracing my authentic self

Nahida, Service Manager in Essex, embraces her authentic self and lived experience of care as a leader in social work.

Deborah: collaborating to create change

Deborah is leading on some big changes in her organisation so she joined the Pathways programme to develop her leadership style.

Rochelle: understanding the power of feedback

Through feedback, Rochelle understands what being a leader really means and how the Pathways programme reshaped her intentions.