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what transferable skills will help you as a foster carer?

Whether you have had experience looking after children or not, it can feel like an intimidating prospect to become a foster carer. ...

Oct 15, 2024

celebrating children of foster carer's month

The Fostering Network run a campaign during the month of October which is dedicated to celebrating the contributions of birth children in...

Oct 10, 2024

wellbeing with sally; world mental health day 2024

This year, the theme for World Mental Health Day is: Mental Health in the Workplace. So, our Pastoral and Mental Health Lead, Sally, has...

Oct 10, 2024

positive outcomes in our independent visitor service

asphaleia currently delivers the Independent Visitor and Advocacy services for East Sussex County Council. what is an Independent...

Oct 9, 2024

interview with a maths tutor for world teacher day

World Teacher Day takes place on 5th of October every year. Teachers are absolutely integral to all of our lives at some stage,...

Oct 8, 2024

feedback from our supported accommodation services

We're pleased to share the summer feedback from our supported accommodation services. If you're like to know more about our accommodation...

Oct 4, 2024

last open day dates of 2024

On the first Thursday of every month we run an open day event. Drop in and find out about all the services we offer children and young...

Oct 2, 2024

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...