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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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
upcoming open day dates
On the first Friday of every month we run an open day event. Drop in and find out about all the services we offer children and young...
May 28, 2025
foster care fortnight 2025; it's a wrap!
We've had a great couple of weeks celebrating fostering during Foster Care Fortnight 2025. We want to thank our team of incredible and...
May 26, 2025
knife crime awareness week 2025
It's Knife Crime Awareness Week this week, from 19th - 25th May, and during the week many organisations will be joining with the Ben...
May 19, 2025
mental health awareness week 2025; what's on offer in your community
For Mental Health Awareness Week this week, we want to share the ways in which you can get involved in your local community. Mental...
May 15, 2025
25 years of asphaleia; appreciation event
On Wednesday 2nd of April, asphaleia hosted an Appreciation Event as part of its 25-year celebrations this year. Staff, professionals we...
May 13, 2025
foster care fortnight 2025; the power of relationships
Foster Care Fortnight is a national campaign lead by The Fostering Network that shines a spotlight on the vital role of foster care in...
May 12, 2025
mental health awareness week 2025 - community
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place next week and it is a week that reminds us to reflect on activities that support our mental...
May 8, 2025
asphaleia cyber essentials accreditation renewed
We are pleased to share that we have been awarded the Cyber Essentials accreditation for a further year. what is cyber essentials? Cyber...
Apr 15, 2025
managing the emotional impact of fostering on you and your family
Fostering children is a rewarding job, but it has its challenges and we don't believe it's helpful to pretend otherwise. Particularly at...
Apr 14, 2025
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