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voices 2024 creative writing competition for care experienced young people
The Voices 2024 creative writing competition for young people is now open for entries. The competition is run by Coram Voice and is an...
Nov 7, 2023
wellbeing with sally: how to stay calm
Hello all you fab people….hope you are well and happy! Recently, we have been looking at the importance of keeping calm when we feel it...
Oct 5, 2023
children's commissioner launches survey about 'care experience' becoming a protected characteristic
For some time, groups have been campaigning for the law to be changed so that being a care leaver becomes a protected characteristic -...
Sep 12, 2023
asphaleia launching new open day event in may
In May, asphaleia will be holding an Open Day event that will showcase all of our services. Previously we have opened our doors to allow...
Apr 14, 2022
safer internet day 2022
Safer Internet Day this year is asking the question: Is the internet all fun and games? Supporting young people to use...
Feb 10, 2022
anti-bullying week 2021 at asphaleia
The 15th-19th of November was Anti-Bullying Week and it is an event that we participate in every year to educate and bring awareness to...
Dec 3, 2021
october workshop activities with employability students
In October half term we offered young people living in West Sussex who are aged 16-24 and not in education or employment, the opportunity...
Nov 23, 2021
asphaleia celebrates black history month in october
Last month here in England we celebrated Black History Month. It is an annual month of recognition and celebration of Black experiences...
Nov 18, 2021
ontrack students enjoy halloween activities
Students on asphaleia's On Track courses had happy faces last week when they engaged in pumpkin carving. A hands-on session saw students...
Nov 3, 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
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
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
young people and staff share their favourite photos of nature for MHAW21
Two weeks ago we took part in Mental Health Awareness Week 2021. The theme was 'Connect With Nature' and in order to promote the mental...
Jun 3, 2021
youth voice and participation workers soon to join the asphaleia team
We are excited to have two new staff members joining asphaleia in the next month or so. And they will both be undertaking a new role;...
Jun 1, 2021
asphaleia are working towards the FE mental health award
According to a Young Minds survey, 67% of young people believed the pandemic would have a long-term negative impact on their mental...
May 26, 2021
training partnership with chichester festival theatre resuming in june
asphaleia training are trilled to be restarting their partnership with Chichester Festival Theatre, who will be providing weekly drama...
May 24, 2021
ESOL students create Ramadan display
Between 12th April - 12th May, many of our ESOL students are fasting for Ramadan. Muslims celebrate Ramadan to remember the month that...
May 4, 2021
what does Ramadan mean to our Muslim young people?
Ramadan is celebrated by Muslim's the world over. This year, it began 12th/13th April and ends 12/13th May (depending on moon sightings)....
Apr 27, 2021
children's commissioner launches The Big Ask survey
get your child’s voice heard and make a difference The Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, is launching a...
Apr 19, 2021
safer internet day 2021
Safer Internet Day took place this year on the 9th of February. It is an annual awareness day in which the UK Safer Internet Centre...
Mar 29, 2021
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