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Ofsted ‘Good’ rating recognises Forward’s service delivery of Adult Education and Apprenticeships

Following a recent inspection, The Forward Trust has been awarded a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills) acknowledging achievements made in our Adult Education and Apprenticeship schemes.

Drug-related deaths “highest since records began” – “Avoidable” say the Forward Trust 

Drug-related deaths in England and Wales have reached a record high, driven primarily by opiates, new Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show. 

Clouds House carol service offers a festive treat for those that truly need it 

The Forward Trust was thrilled to host its annual carol concert in support of Clouds House – raising vital funds for bursary places to attend this leading residential rehabilitation facility.  

Local service welcomes pivotal pilot programme for families affected by gambling

A new pilot programme led by The Forward Trust and funded by Gamble Aware is being launched to support families across Merseyside affected by gambling addiction.

Register now for The Forward Trust national reunion

Details of our national reunion which is a celebration of all the successes of our clients and staff over the last year.

Forward launches its first Domestic Abuse Strategy

The Forward Trust has launched its first domestic abuse strategy as part of ongoing efforts to further enhance its wider support offering to staff and service users.

• Family support

Staff Awards Light-up Forward’s Winter Season

The Forward Trust’s Staff Awards (Winter) 2023 event once again highlighted incredible individual, team and cross-organisation achievements for this year.

• Education
• Drug & alcohol support
• Employment support
• Family support
• Forward Connect (peer-led community)
• Housing & resettlement support
• Mental health support
• Probation support
• Recovery support

Improvements in mental health outcomes for individuals participating in Forward’s prison-led support programme

An evaluation of Forward’s Stepping Stones programme (a CBT-based group intervention to develop recovery skills) shows positive outcomes for participants’ resilience, self-efficacy, and general mental health.

• Probation support

Back to Work scheme extension: Learning from our DWP Restart delivery experience

Blog by Emma Woodward, Operational Manager, Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) Restart outlines four ways that the Back to Work scheme can advance.

The Forward Trust on the Back to Work Plan

Asi Panditharatna, Executive Director of Employment Services discussed the Forward position on the Back to Work Plan and extension to the Restart Scheme.