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trauma informed practice
asphaleia embraces a Trauma Informed approach across the organisation. This practice is designed to understand the impact of trauma on...
Sep 24, 2024
wellbeing with sally; mental health & sexual health week
Hi all, Hope you have been having a great Summer! We still have sun! Sexual Health week, run by Brook , took place from 9th-15th...
Sep 20, 2024
activities and achievements in our care services
In asphaleia care, we have several services that support looked after young people. This blog post shares recent events from our...
Sep 13, 2024
free numeracy workshops on our multiply program
We're excited to be launching numeracy workshops and a 6-week course this term on our Multiply 4 Work program, funded by the UK...
Sep 13, 2024
how to make a positive start to the new term
September can feel like a fresh start moment if you're a student of any kind. Whether you're starting a new course or programme, or...
Sep 12, 2024
interview with an ESOL student
Our Voice & Participation Youth Worker, Chloe, sat down with one of our ESOL students, who has completed his studies at asphaleia, and...
Sep 5, 2024
asphaleia's independent living skills program
asphaleia delivers supported accommodation services for young people aged 16+. These accommodation services range from having a 24/7...
Aug 30, 2024
managing endings and transitions in foster care
Part of being a foster carer is dealing with endings and transitions that occur in foster care, and helping children and young people to...
Aug 27, 2024
safeguarding workshops with students
For the past year, our Safeguarding Officer, Ross, ran workshops on a variety of safeguarding topics with students in our further...
Aug 23, 2024
students enjoy workshops with chichester festival theatre during summer study programme
This summer, several of our ESOL groups engaged in a series of creative workshops with Chichester Festival Theatre as part of their...
Aug 23, 2024
the asphalympics 2024: celebrating achievement
As the 2023-2024 academic year wrapped up, we celebrated the hard work and achievements of our young people with a special event: the...
Aug 21, 2024
winning entry for refugee week writing competition
As part of our celebrations for Refugee Week 2024, we ran a writing competition for young people across our organisation. It involved...
Aug 16, 2024
wellbeing with sally; boosting your wellbeing over the summer holidays
I hope you’re all having a fab summer and enjoying life.  I just wanted to highlight some summer holiday wellbeing ideas. Sometimes we...
Aug 13, 2024
students learn about volunteering with community works
We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Mel, the Volunteer Centre Coordinator from Community Works, who joined us for an engaging...
Aug 12, 2024
parent and child placements in foster care
A Parent and Child placement is a specific type of placement in foster care. This blog post will explain more about these specialist...
Aug 9, 2024
GCSE results open days august 2024
This month, many young people across the UK will be receiving their GCSE results on Thursday the 22nd of August. It is an exciting time...
Aug 8, 2024
students; making the most of your summer holidays
Hi everybody! Can you believe it’s already August? It’s officially summer holidays and we’re here to help our students get everything you...
Aug 5, 2024
GCSE results open days at asphaleia
It is a stressful time awaiting GCSE exam results, especially if you're anticipating that they might not be high enough to get you a...
Aug 2, 2024
wellbeing with Sally; a visit from Allsorts
Hi all, I hope you are having a great Summer, and that life is good. In June, we had a fantastic visit from the wonderful Josh from...
Jul 31, 2024
child exploitation; world day against trafficking in persons
Thursday 30th July marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Trafficking is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights....
Jul 30, 2024
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