youth mental health day 2021
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- Aug 26
week 2 of our summer programme; 'get creative'
Week 2 of asphaleia’s summer programme was themed as ‘Get Creative!’ We have seen some exceptional artwork made from our young people,...
- Aug 23
week 1 of asphaleia's summer programme; exploring the theme 'building relationships'
Welcome to our blog series about asphaleia's summer programme 2021. Our first week at summer programme got off to a flying start! With a...
- Jul 14
living wage employer accreditation
We are pleased to share that asphaleia has joined over 5000 other employers as an accredited Living Wage Employer. Being a Living Wage...
- May 26
asphaleia are working towards the FE mental health award
According to a Young Minds survey, 67% of young people believed the pandemic would have a long-term negative impact on their mental...
- May 4
ESOL students create Ramadan display
Between 12th April - 12th May, many of our ESOL students are fasting for Ramadan. Muslims celebrate Ramadan to remember the month that...
- Apr 27
what does Ramadan mean to our Muslim young people?
Ramadan is celebrated by Muslim's the world over. This year, it began 12th/13th April and ends 12/13th May (depending on moon sightings)....
- Apr 19
children's commissioner launches The Big Ask survey
get your child’s voice heard and make a difference The Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, is launching a...
- Apr 14
update from the KABOR Project in Sierra Leone
We have a fantastic team in Sierra Leone who have been running The Kabor Project since 2004, providing vital support and training to some...
- Mar 29
safer internet day 2021
Safer Internet Day took place this year on the 9th of February. It is an annual awareness day in which the UK Safer Internet Centre...
- Jan 21
wellbeing with Sally; combating the january blues
Mental health charity Mind, have been trying to bust the Blue Monday myth, the idea that there's one day of the year that is the most...
- Dec 24, 2020
support services for young people over the festive period
Christmas is coming and it is often a time for celebrating and having fun. However, Christmas can also bring up a lot of negative...
- Sep 8, 2020
PHE launches new mental health campaign to support children, young people and their parents
OVER HALF OF PARENTS SAY THEIR CHILDREN’S MENTAL WELLBEING HAS BEEN ONE OF THEIR BIGGEST WORRIES DURING COVID. Most families have...
- Sep 4, 2020
asphaleia's learning and development week is approaching!
Learning and Development (L&D) week is an annual event at asphaleia where staff's professional development is focused on and invested in....
- Aug 5, 2020
wellbeing with Sally: misconceptions about mental health – dispelling the myths
Hi all, hope you’re enjoying the summer and are getting out a bit more now that the lockdown is easing. It is normal to feel some anxiety...
- Jul 30, 2020
asphaleia action's CSE project acknowledges 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 27, 2020
asphaleia summer programme kicks off with cooking week!
Last week was the first week in our six-week remote summer programme that the SAFE team are running for all young people involved with...
- Jun 30, 2020
wellbeing with sally; experiencing panic attacks
I hope that everyone is keeping themselves well. Now the lockdown seems to be easing, I hope that some of you are able to get out more to...
- Jun 17, 2020
5 sectors that are hiring right now
Many companies and organisations across the UK have closed their doors to help contain the coronavirus pandemic. Restaurants,...
- Jun 16, 2020
refugee week is here! 15th - 21st of june
Refugee Week is and has been an important week for asphaleia and our community of young people, professionals we work with, staff,...