Cradle-to-Career Partnership

Ongoing—for as long as the work requires.

Partnerships evolve over time. Some remain focused on deepening coherence within their locality; others grow to influence wider systems and policy. Whatever the pace, we stay alongside you.

The Partnership phase helps leaders and teams sustain momentum and share learning as they embed cradle-to-career models in practice. It’s designed to help you:

• Strengthen your model as it matures;

• Stay connected to peers across the country;

• Access advice and support from The Reach Foundation team; and

• Contribute to the collective learning of the national movement.

Each partner relationship is different. We agree together what ongoing engagement looks like—whether that’s termly check-ins, annual reviews, co-hosting visits, or joint development work.

The aim is simple: to keep growing together, with trust, curiosity and shared purpose.

The Partnership phase is not a programme, but rather an ongoing relationship—a space to stay connected, keep learning, and continue building towards lasting impact.

We will offer:

• Invitations to national and regional gatherings, deep-dive visits and roundtables.

• Opportunities to share learning, through publications, podcasts and films.

• Access to new tools and frameworks, developed through The Reach Foundation’s wider work.

• The opportunity to apply for the Cradle-to-Career Accelerator Fund.

Through the Partnership, you’ll continue to:

• Embed a sustainable, locally owned model of cradle-to-career support;

• Build relational and organisational resilience across your ecosystem; and

• Contribute to a national learning community shaping the next generation of cradle-to-career practice.

Included for organisations that have completed the Catalyst and Foundations years.

There are no ongoing fees; just a shared commitment to learn, contribute and act!