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25 years; working for asphaleia since the early days
Across 2025, we’re celebrating 25 years of asphaleia through many activities and through stories on our blog. This story features an...
Aug 1
child exploitation; world day against trafficking in persons 2025
Thursday 30th July marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Trafficking is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights....
Jul 30
results fortnight for 16-18 year-olds
August is a big moment for many young people as they receive GCSE or other results from either secondary school or college. At asphaleia...
Jul 28
fostering; summer holiday entertaining on a budget
The summer holidays can be a magical time where lots of memories are made in fostering families. But it can be tricky to fill the time...
Jul 28
asphaleia retains matrix standard
On the 13-14th May, we welcomed our Matrix Assessor to meet and talk with some of our staff, students and young people and some of our...
Jul 23
young person celebrates epic award nomination
The Exceptional People in Care Awards are a chance to recognise the talents, achievements and skills of the young people in care,...
Jul 21
fostering; a plan for the summer holidays
Setting expectations is key when it comes to the summer holidays. Planning activities can help you feel less overwhelmed day to day...
Jul 14
25 years; asphaleia celebration recipe book
As we continue with our yearlong celebration, we are launching asphaleia celebration recipe book . Cooking and eating are activities...
Jul 10
fostering panel; learn about attending panel as a foster carer or applicant
If you're interested in becoming a foster care you may or may not have heard about the part of the process that involves your application...
Jul 7
new government website for care leavers
The UK Government has created a new website for care leavers to enable them to access support and understand what is available to them...
Jul 3
multiply; project impact reports
Across two years, asphaleia training delivered Multiply, a UK Government funded programme that provided numeracy skills training to young...
Jun 30
recent data for NEET young people aged 16-24 shows increase
In March of this year, the DfE published the most recent statistics regarding the number of NEET individuals aged 16-24. The latest...
Jun 25
trauma-informed practice training for asphaleia care service manager
Early this year, one of asphaleia’s Service Manager’s undertook a Level 4 Trauma-Informed Practice training course. what is...
Jun 23
thank a teacher day 2025
On the 18th of June, education providers across the UK celebrated Thank a Teacher Day. National Thank a Teacher Day is an annual...
Jun 19
wellbeing with sally; low moods, what, why, and how to manage them
Hi all, I wanted this month’s blog to focus on low moods. I know that it’s lovely and sunny and that we see everyone around us having fun...
Jun 18
it's refugee week 2025
This week is Refugee Week 2025 and we are delighted to be celebrating it again this year. Refugee Week is an important week in...
Jun 17
25 years photos; asphaleia trips
Over the years, there have been many trips that have formed part of our further education projects and programmes within asphaleia...
Jun 11
5 common questions about fostering answered
Here are some answers to some common questions about fostering. These are often things that put people off applying when actually they...
Jun 9
virtual fostering information events in june and july
asphaleia fostering are recruiting more foster carers who live in Sussex in order to expand the number of approved placements they can...
Jun 5
volunteer week 2025; celebrating the IV role
It's Volunteer Week! Over the years, asphaleia's service delivery has been supported and strengthened by the work of volunteers. This...
Jun 2
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