Phase Hitchin The Small Conversation That Changed Everything A simple story about a smile, a teacher, and how small moments can spark real change in a school. Discover why trauma-informed practice starts with connection.
resilience We All Need Role Models – Especially the Real Kind Exploring the urgent need for authentic role models in a world of toxic influencers. Inspired by Gareth Southgate’s Richard Dimbleby Lecture and the Netflix docu-drama Adolescence, this piece dives into how we can build better communities, connection, and conversation with young people.
From Procrastination to Progress Struggling to stay motivated? Discover simple, actionable tips to beat procrastination, celebrate progress, and achieve your goals with ease!
Advent reflections Embracing the Beauty of the Wait With Christmas just around the corner, Advent offers a chance to pause, reflect, and embrace the beauty of waiting. Discover the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love as we prepare for the true meaning of Christmas.
ProjectHope2024 Project Hope 2024 Help make a lasting impact on young lives! This December, support Project Hope 2024 and see your donation doubled. Your contribution fuels mental health resources, mentorship, and essential programs for teens in need.
WinterWellbeing Beat the Winter Blues As the days get shorter and colder, young people may feel changes in mood and energy. Seasonal shifts can affect mental health, but with the right support, they can stay positive and connected. Discover practical tips to help them beat the winter blues and maintain their wellbeing.
mental wellbeing Recharge Your Mind Discover the transformative power of rest on your mental wellbeing in our latest blog post. Learn practical tips from experts like Matthew Walker and Arianna Huffington to enhance productivity and emotional stability through effective rest.
Study Tips Stress-Busting Tips for Exams Discover practical and proven strategies to manage stress, optimise study sessions, and excel in your exams. This guide provides students with tips on creating effective study plans, using revision techniques, and maintaining well-being during exam season.
Youth Work Empowering Young Minds: Setting Expectations for Success Discover the transformative power of setting high expectations and providing tailored support in youth work. Learn actionable steps to empower young minds and foster a culture of excellence.
trustee Meet Martha, trustee Hi, I’m Martha and I have recently become one of the trustees at Phase. I’m currently the leader of The Hub Church in Hitchin (where Phase is based) which is an Anglican ‘fresh expression’ of church. This means that we’re like a traditional church but look and
Project Hope Project Hope: Doubling the Impact this December Join us in our Project Hope campaign this December, where every pound you donate is doubled, making twice the impact. Learn how you can get involved, support youth, and be a part of this incredible journey.
rest Recharge Your Energy: Essential Tips for Quality Rest Life as a whether young or old can be a whirlwind of responsibilities, deadlines, and social commitments. In the midst of it all, it's easy to forget the importance of rest. But getting quality rest is crucial for your physical and mental wellbeing. Here are 10 simple tips
fundraising Conquer Mount Everest for a Cause Join Us in an Epic Challenge!" Over the past few years, we have embarked on extraordinary endeavors to make a difference, raise funds, and create awareness for the impactful work of Phase. And guess what? This year is no exception! On Friday, June 9th, starting at 10 am and
advent Advent As we make our way through Advent, I wanted to share a few thoughts on what I see as the joy of this special time as a seasonof wating. The joy of Advent is a time of anticipation and preparation leading up to the celebration of Christmas. It is a
fundraising Project Hope This December sees our matched giving campaign Project Hope happening again. Through the very generous support of our funders, we are able to see every donation to Project Hope in December doubled! That's right, every £1 donated gets doubled up to £5000 - so we can raise £10,
fundraising 20-20 You may well be shocked to realise that Phase has been working with children and young people for 20 years! A truly amazing and fantastic feat, yet it doesn't stop there, we want to do even more to help young lives thrive, and that's where you
bbc news The struggle is real A recent BBC News article reported a huge rise in severe mental health difficulties in children and young people in the past year, sadly this is a statistic that is very true and close to home. Over the past year we have seen an increase in the number of children
church Youth Chaplain for the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire This year I have been given the honour of being the Youth Chaplain to the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, not only is the first time this has happened in Herts, but it is the first time in the history of the Shrievalty, which is over 1000 years old. You can
company support Flip Connect supporting Phase The Flip Connect teamFlip Connect [https://www.flipconnect.co.uk] employees were invited to nominate a charity close to their hearts and chose Phase Many of Flip employees are parents and know all too well the pressures that young people are under in society today. Ben from Flip Connect said
pornography Porn-pandemic In a recent Ofsted survey [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-57411363] it was highlighted that teenage girls were asked for nudes by up to 11 boys a night. The impact of pornography on young people is a silent pandemic that has been spreading for years. The rise of social
Time Trek Adventure Time Trekkers! Here is all the information and links you will need to enjoy your virtual Time Trek adventure. The first thing you will need to help you make the most of your Time Trek adventure is the Mission Brief [https://drive.google.com/open?id=15Qcsxfjdq_z_lh1NuNEIdJXcXjUDWm3g&
burnout Avoiding burnout Over stretched, beyond capacity, burnout – these may be terms that were not part of you vocabulary before COVID19 and the beginning of the pandemic, however they may well be part of your everyday speech or thought now. As we approach the year anniversary of the first lockdown many people are
anxiety Looking ahead and moving forward... Our Director, Kieran, takes stock of what we have ahead of us as a nation (and town of Hitchin) and offers practical advice for this last stretch of lockdowns and restrictions... It was exciting news from PM Boris Johnson as he announced the roadmap for the way out of lockdown
Renew As we all come out of lockdown and begin to rebuild a sense of normality, routine and restore our lives, it is important to remember that each one of us will have been impacted by COVID-19 in many different ways. Our wellbeing, our mental, emotional and physical health will have
community Working with the local community Since 2002 Phase has been a key part of the Hitchin community with our focus being building the wellbeing and resilience of children and young people – our vision is to see them thrive! We may be the ones doing the face-to-face work however there are many others across Hitchin who
