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what is a fostering panel and how does it relate to being a foster carer?
The application process for being a foster carer is naturally rigorous and as lengthy as necessary to paint a full picture of the...
Nov 29, 2021
asphaleia celebrates black history month in october
Last month here in England we celebrated Black History Month. It is an annual month of recognition and celebration of Black experiences...
Nov 18, 2021
wellbeing with sally; beating the winter blues
Hi everyone, hope you’re all doing well and adjusting to the colder weather okay. Some of us find it tough when the seasons change and...
Nov 12, 2021
foster carers support young person with transition to college
A young person in one of our fostering placements has had a successful start to college at the start of this term, following receiving...
Nov 8, 2021
fostering finances; how does it all work?
Fostering a child is a hugely rewarding as you see the positive impact you are having on the life of a disadvantaged young person. It's a...
Oct 11, 2021
youth mental health day 2021
Hi everyone, I hope that you have all been enjoying the Summer and getting back out there to a more normal life following the pandemic....
Sep 6, 2021
what training do foster carers do before and during their career as a carer?
The approval process to be a foster carer can be lengthy. It needs to be to ensure the right people are undertaking this demanding but...
Aug 23, 2021
review of NAFP's short film event ‘Be-longing’, by a foster carer
This film screening was hosted by Harvey Gallagher, Chief Executive of the Nationwide Association of Fostering Providers (NAFP). The film...
Jul 22, 2021
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...
Jul 14, 2021
foster carers support their young person to get a job
The summer months can be a bit daunting for parents and young people as several weeks stretch out ahead with not much to do. Especially...
Jul 5, 2021
foster care fortnight 2021 round up
Last month, asphaleia fostering took part in the Fostering Network's annual event, Foster Care Fortnight. The campaign is intended to...
Jun 8, 2021
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 26, 2021
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...
May 4, 2021
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 27, 2021
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 19, 2021
helpful resources for new foster carers
At asphaleia fostering, we are happy to have welcomed a new fostering family into the fold in recent months. They have also begun their...
Apr 19, 2021
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...
Mar 29, 2021
how foster carers can help a child settle in at a new placement
Imagine this. You're a child who has been told they are going into foster care. Imagine what questions you would have racing around your...
Feb 10, 2021
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...
Jan 21, 2021
your first placement as a foster carer
The process of becoming a foster carer is appropriately lengthy and involved. From application to panel, and then undertaking training,...
Jan 18, 2021
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