Supported accommodation plays a critical role in helping young people build stability, confidence, and independence. With Ofsted now overseeing this sector, providers are expected to work to a clear set of principles that define what good care looks like and how young people should be supported. These principles set the tone for safe environments, consistent support, and strong relationships. ofsted key principle one; young people should feel safe The first principle is simp

Respect and celebrating difference were key themes last week as students from asphaleia marked Anti-bullying Week in November 2025. Respect for each other’s differences was shown in visual form when students at the learning centre designed and displayed pictures showing odd socks. Students with a variety of different nationalities, languages, cultures and beliefs were encouraged to respect difference. Some worked as a group to identify and write basic ideas on how we can resp

Are you passionate about supporting young people to gain skills and achieve their potential? Are you looking for a new challenge, working with a fantastic team? If so, we could have the perfect job opportunity for you in our West Sussex training, care and fostering teams. We currently have job vacancies for: Tutor - Functional Skills - 16-19 year olds - Employability - SEND - WORTHING We are seeking passionate and dedicated tutors to join our Tutor team and teach on a va

This November, across the UK we mark National Care Leavers Month (NCLM), a dedicated time to recognise, celebrate and support young people who are care experienced. what is national care leavers month? Originally the UK marked a one-week event called National Care Leavers’ Week, but in 2025 the week formally became a full month. NCLM is organised by and with care-experienced young people, supported by the Alliance for Children in Care and Care Leavers. It exists for the publi

Part of being a foster carer is dealing with endings and transitions that occur in foster care, and helping children and young people to manage the changes that go on in their lives.   Placements can end for different reasons, some of them planned and some unplanned. Our priority will always be supporting the child with whatever ending and transition will be taking place.   planned endings and transitions in foster care At asphaleia, when we place children in foster families,

Bullying remains a serious issue affecting millions of young people worldwide. Anti-bullying Week 2025 offers a vital opportunity to raise awareness, promote kindness, and create safer environments for everyone. what is anti-bullying week? From Monday 10 to Friday 14 November 2025, Anti-Bullying Week is taking place across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, coordinated by the Anti‑Bullying Alliance (ABA). It’s a whole-week campaign designed to shine a spotlight on bullying:

Every November, Green Careers Week (3rd-8th November) highlights the growing range of “green” roles — jobs that help protect the environment, tackle climate change and support the UK’s journey to Net Zero. As an FE provider, it's a great opportunity to engage students aged 16–18 with vocational pathways into sustainable industries. This year’s theme is “Go Green!”, a chance to explore how every subject area and vocational course can contribute to a greener economy. why green

As part of our 25 years of asphaleia celebrations, we are doing a series of posts related to 25 years and wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate a volunteering role we have had for the past eight years. what is an Independent Visitor? Becoming an Independent Visitor (IV) is a truly special volunteering opportunity. Independent Visitors are matched with a child or young person in care to offer friendship, support, and fun — someone just for them , outside the care system.

One of our On Track Study classes recently participated in activities related to Black History Month in their lesson. On Track Study is an education programme for young people wishing to improve their English skills and understanding of life and learning in the UK.​ The programme runs from September to July every year, with opportunities to start throughout the year.  The students were given worksheets to look up the various named people on the Black History Month poster and