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anti-bullying week in functional skills English class

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

3 days ago

green careers week 2025

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

Nov 6

students engage with Black History Month during lesson

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

Nov 3

the big conversation; the children's commissioner's initiative to hear from children and young people

In recent years, the importance of listening to the voices of children and young people has gained significant recognition. The UK Children’s Commissioner has launched an initiative known as "The Big Conversation" aimed at engaging with children and young people across the country. This initiative seeks to understand their views, experiences, and aspirations, ensuring that their voices are heard in discussions that affect their lives. The Big Conversation is not just a one-o

Oct 29

state of the nation report 2025 from centre for young lives

The State of the Nation 2025 report from the Centre for Young Lives has now been published. It provides a detailed and sobering overview of the challenges facing children and young people in England today, with millions growing up in poverty, homelessness, poor health, or struggling with mental health difficulties. Key findings include: 4.5 million children living in relative poverty – nearly a third of all children 165,000 children in temporary accommodation, a 33% inc

Oct 23

learning and development week for asphaleia staff

Last week, asphaleia held its annual Learning and Development Week (L&D) for staff across the organisation. It is an opportunity for staff to examine a particular theme related to our work as an organisation and gain new knowledge, skills, and insight to apply to current practices. This year’s theme was - Policy with Purpose: Driving Culture, Compliance & Capability learning & development week; allowing policies to shape practices Policies aren’t just rules, they’re refle

Oct 22

wellbeing with sally; embracing neurodiversity

Neurodiversity is the notion that differences in the makeup of the brain are a natural part of the human condition. Many people may be of the understanding that ADHD or autism should or could be ‘fixed’. However, this cannot be the case since these variations of the brain are a natural part of diversity and it's important to embrace neurodiversity. Some people’s brains may process bits of information very differently to others and therefore they may socialise and communicate

Oct 16

functional skills myth-busting

Functional Skills are accredited qualifications that young people aged 16-18 can do if they haven't managed to achieve a 4 or above in...

Oct 9

celebrating black history month at asphaleia

At asphaleia this month, we'll be exploring the importance of Black history and celebrating the achievements of Black individuals who...

Oct 6

youth mental health day 2025

Th 19th of September is Youth Mental Health Day. T his year's theme, Share Support , encourages young people and those around them to...

Sep 19

UK government empowers 16 and 17 year olds with voting rights

In July 2025, the UK government amended its legislation to grant voting rights to 16 and 17-year-olds. This groundbreaking decision...

Sep 3

careers guidance for students this past year

As part of our further education training programmes at asphaleia training, students can access careers advice with a qualified Careers Advisor. Over the past year, our students and teaching staff have had access to careers advice from a specialist careers advisor employed by the Education Development Trust. Joanna is embedded in our team and on a weekly basis is located in the centre and is accessible for staff and students to drop in and chat to her. She also goes into cla

Aug 27