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activities from our care services

In asphaleia care, we have several services that support looked after young people. This blog post shares recent events from our...

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free numeracy workshops on our multiply program

We're excited to be launching numeracy workshops and a 6-week course this term on our Multiply 4 Work program, funded by the UK...

2 days ago

how to make a positive start to the new term

September can feel like a fresh start moment if you're a student of any kind. Whether you're starting a new course or programme, or...

Sep 5

interview with an ESOL student

Our Voice & Participation Youth Worker, Chloe, sat down with one of our ESOL students, who has completed his studies at asphaleia, and...

Aug 30

asphaleia's independent living skills program

asphaleia delivers supported accommodation services for young people aged 16+. These accommodation services range from having a 24/7...

Aug 27

managing endings and transitions in foster care

Part of being a foster carer is dealing with endings and transitions that occur in foster care, and helping children and young people to...

Aug 23

safeguarding workshops with students

For the past year, our Safeguarding Officer, Ross, ran workshops on a variety of safeguarding topics with students in our further...

Aug 23

students enjoy workshops with chichester festival theatre during summer study programme

This summer, several of our ESOL groups engaged in a series of creative workshops with Chichester Festival Theatre as part of their...

Aug 21

the asphalympics 2024: celebrating achievement

As the 2023-2024 academic year wrapped up, we celebrated the hard work and achievements of our young people with a special event: the...

Aug 16

winning entry for refugee week writing competition

As part of our celebrations for Refugee Week 2024, we ran a writing competition for young people across our organisation. It involved...

Aug 13

wellbeing with sally; boosting your wellbeing over the summer holidays

I hope you’re all having a fab summer and enjoying life. I just wanted to highlight some summer holiday wellbeing ideas. Sometimes we...

Aug 12

students learn about volunteering with community works

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Mel, the Volunteer Centre Coordinator from Community Works, who joined us for an engaging...

Aug 9

parent and child placements in foster care

A Parent and Child placement is a specific type of placement in foster care. This blog post will explain more about these specialist...

Aug 8

GCSE results open days august 2024

This month, many young people across the UK will be receiving their GCSE results on Thursday the 22nd of August. It is an exciting time...

Aug 5

students; making the most of your summer holidays

Hi everybody! Can you believe it’s already August? It’s officially summer holidays and we’re here to help our students get everything you...

Aug 2

GCSE results open days at asphaleia

It is a stressful time awaiting GCSE exam results, especially if you're anticipating that they might not be high enough to get you a...

Jul 31

wellbeing with Sally; a visit from Allsorts

Hi all, I hope you are having a great Summer, and that life is good. In June, we had a fantastic visit from the wonderful Josh from...

Jul 30

child exploitation; world day against trafficking in persons

Thursday 30th July marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Trafficking is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights....

Jul 24

ESOL students watch Oliver! at Chichester Festival Theatre

For several years now, asphaleia has been partnering with Chichester Festival Theatre (CFT) to provide creative opportunities to ESOL...

Jul 22

fostering; taking your foster child on a family holiday

Taking a foster child on holiday does involve some added complications that normal families don't have to think about. In this post, one...

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