Innovation programme application 2026

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Programme Eligibility & Commitment

The Innovation programme is open to all our fellows who have completed one of our programmes (Frontline, Step Forward, Pathways 2-4, Firstline, Progress Leadership, Headline and Consultant Social Worker programme), youth workers and care experienced young professionals aged 21-25.

The programme runs for 6 months and requires a commitment to attend the following elements of the programme:

One in-person residential: Monday 1 June - Tuesday 2 June 2026 (overnight stay in Warwick on 1 June)
Four online workshops: Each lasting 120 minutes each, held between June and September, with a break over the summer holidays
Three online 1:2:1 coaching sessions: Each lasting 60 minutes each
One online innovation development session: held in August lasting 120 minutes
One online mini pitch: To a small panel lasting 30 mins

If you progress to Phase 2 of the programme you will be invited to attend a five-day residential bootcamp at our London office.

I confirm commitment to all elements of the programme

If you have any questions, would like support, or require adjustments to the application process, please contact the team at fellowship@thefrontline.org.uk with the subject line: Innovation programme application.

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Your application details

Your location

Which borough in London do you live in?

What is your age range?

Are you a Frontline fellow?

Which of the following best describes your current background?

If you selected 'other', please describe here

What was the first programme you completed with Frontline?

Which year did you complete?

Current Role

Name of the organisation you work in

Which sector do you work in?

Sector Other

Diversity and Inclusion

The questions below are not compulsory but will help us monitor and ensure that our recruitment is equitable and diverse. Please select "prefer not to say" if you do not wish to answer any of these questions.

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Do you consider yourself to have a disability? (The Equality Act defines ‘disability’ as a mental or physical impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out day to day activities.)

Which option best describes the nature of your disability?

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How would you describe your sexual orientation?

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What is your ethnic group?

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Did you spend time in care or have a social worker as a young person?

Your idea

We are asking you to answer the questions below. Please complete them using any format you would like, including bullet points or text. There are prompts below each question to help guide your responses.

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Please describe the problem or need you wish to address and how this affects children and young people at risk of harm? (200 words)
You must include identify the specific challenge or gap and the implications of this problem on various communities. You might consider the use of examples or research to illustrate the issue.

Please outline your idea - What is your goal? How will you achieve this? (200 words)
You must include a clear measurable goal for your innovation. Outline the steps or strategies you plan to implement to achieve this goal. You might consider details such as potential partnerships and resources required (these do not need to be confirmed at the time of application).

What impact do you hope to achieve? And who will benefit from this impact? (children and families, safeguarding professionals etc.) (200 words)
You must include the potential impact your idea may have on children and young people and the services that support them. Identify the specific groups who stand to benefit from your innovation, including both direct and indirect beneficiaries.

Consent and data privacy policy

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Review and Submit

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