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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
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
wellbeing with Sally; loneliness awareness week
At the end of June we had Loneliness Awareness week, which was founded by the Marmalade Trust in 2016. It coincides with The Great Get...
Jun 30, 2021
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 21, 2021
Worthing's seafront flowerbed competition
We are pleased to be taking part in Worthing's annual seafront flowerbed competition this year! Flowerbed 16 has been planted by two of...
Jun 16, 2021
it's Refugee Week 2021
This annual festival is taking place in the UK on 14th-20th June and is an incredibly important week to asphaleia and has been throughout...
Jun 14, 2021
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