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...
- Aug 16
5 reasons to attend asphaleia's summer progamme by our student ambassador
1) To learn new things! A summer programme is a great way to learn new things in a more enjoyable and exciting way. You will be...
- Jul 28
exam surgery on the 16th of august
Results day is a big day in the lives of young people. And if the results aren't what they were hoping for then it can feel...
- 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...
- Jul 12
my asphaleia journey by our new student ambassador
If someone had told me this time last year that I would be where I am today, I definitely would not have believed them. where my journey...
- Jun 21
young person's journey in asphaleia training
At asphaleia training we provide employability programmes for young people aged 16-18 not in education or employment, who are living in...
- Jun 3
young people and staff share their favourite photos of nature for MHAW21
Two weeks ago we took part in Mental Health Awareness Week 2021. The theme was 'Connect With Nature' and in order to promote the mental...
- Jun 1
youth voice and participation workers soon to join the asphaleia team
We are excited to have two new staff members joining asphaleia in the next month or so. And they will both be undertaking a new role;...
- 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 24
training partnership with chichester festival theatre resuming in june
asphaleia training are trilled to be restarting their partnership with Chichester Festival Theatre, who will be providing weekly drama...
- 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 1
employability and functional skills exam preparation is under way for our students
Preparing for exams during the Covid-19 period has certainly been different. For students who joined us in September, we planned to hold...
- 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...
- Mar 9
students write postcards of kindness for care home residents
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a period of isolation for people of all ages. Young people have not been able to see their friends and...
- 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...
- Jan 18
remote learning during lockdown with asphaleia training
In the latest national lockdown of January 2021, asphaleia is following government guidance and continuing to provide face to face...
- 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...