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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
an interview with an asphaleia tutor for world teacher's day
Today is World Teacher's Day and we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate our teaching staff at asphaleia and the work they do...
Oct 5, 2021
spaces available on our Bognor employability programme
We offer a programme of employability, English, and maths across a Monday and Tuesday only, meaning you have five days a week to dedicate...
Sep 29, 2021
asphaleia fostering launches time for a change campaign
Today we are launching a campaign to recruit new foster carers. September is a time when change can occur in many people's lives....
Sep 20, 2021
a tribute to Zainab Janneh, co-founder of the Kabor Project
We were deeply saddened to hear about the recent death of Zainab Janneh, co-founder of The Kabor Project in Sierra Leone, colleague and...
Sep 10, 2021
final update from the last two weeks of our summer programme
week three activities Week three was another exciting and active week for the On Track students who were attending the summer programme....
Sep 9, 2021
week 3 of our summer programme; a student's story
So far August has been a month filled with celebrations and exciting activities for our young people with various trips to places such as...
Sep 7, 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
cooking skills for 16+ accommodation young people
Staff in our 16+ and 18+ accommodation have been hosting 'Come Dine With Me' evenings with young people living in one of our properties....
Aug 27, 2021
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 26, 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
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 23, 2021
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...
Aug 16, 2021
new IV and advocacy services for East Sussex County Council
asphaleia are delighted to be delivering the Advocacy and Independent Visitor services for East Sussex County Council. We took over the...
Aug 9, 2021
young person completes our flatmate programme
We are thrilled to share that one of the young people who lives in our semi-independent accommodation has complete our Flatmate...
Aug 4, 2021
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 28, 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
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...
Jul 12, 2021
pride month and school diversity week
Each year, the month of June is a month of celebration for the LGBTQ+ community and also an opportunity for LGBTQ+ rights to be shared...
Jul 7, 2021
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