molly Rain, Road Trips, and Really Big Mountains After a couple of months in New Zealand visiting family and exploring, I came home with fresh perspective. From sea swims and wild orcas to reflections on rest, connection, and saying yes, here are my five takeaways from the other side of the globe.
team Meet Isabelle Hello! I’m Isabelle, the new Admin Assistant here at Phase! I’m an American ex-pat but have lived in the UK long enough to know how to speak properly; I say ‘rubbish’ instead of ‘trash’, ‘pavement’ instead of ‘sidewalk’ and while I may occasionally slip ‘y’all’ into
team Meet James Hey everyone, my name's James and I'm super excited to have joined the Phase team as a school’s worker. Over my first few weeks, it’s been amazing to see how Phase’s work resonates and makes a big difference to the lives of schools
team Meet Caroline Hello! I’m Caroline, the new Admin Assistant at Phase. I’m really excited to be joining the team and playing my part in the wonderful work that Phase is doing in the local schools. You’ll find me in the office two mornings a week and I will mostly
Time Trek Time Trek holiday club Guest blog by Carys Faulkner, young leader at Time Trek Time Trek holiday clubs are early anticipated in Hitchin!! They are run by local churches in the school holidays and Phase gets involved providing leaders, resources and ideas. In the recent Feburary half term a half day holiday club was
team Reflection and planning Photo by Nikola Jelenkovic [https://unsplash.com/@joe_banana?utm_source=ghost&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=api-credit] / Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=ghost&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=api-credit] We’re coming close to the end of the year now. Christmas anticipation
team Tales of the unexpected Recently I was telling someone about the work that I do at Phase as the Office Manager – the 5 areas that I cover (Office Admin / Finances / HR / Supporters / Communications) and what that entails for each area. But, as I thought about this a bit more it became apparent that actually
team Volunteering and why it's super cool Amanda gives us her wisdom about volunteering. Looking after other people (being a friend, a good member of the community or taking on a cause) are all ways to help other people One of the best ways to help look after other people is by volunteering! If you volunteer in
team How do you do! I am a couple of months into my Phase job and the time has flown by. I am working in the office supporting with admin and comms stuff and generally helping things tick along. Things I have learned since arriving: 1. Phase is super organised and focused on its reason
team Farewell Thoughts I have had the amazing privilege of working with Phase for the past 4 years, but now it is time for me to move on and to make way for the next adventure for both Phase and for me. I joined Phase at a really exciting time as we were
mental health Mental wellbeing conference On Friday 7th October Phase were part of a team of people who put on the UK's first mental wellbeing conference for schools. A day not just for teachers and other school staff but for students and young people too! It was an exciting day with over 100
team Phase team grows! Sasha Austin-Seade and Helen Bainbridge joined Phase in September As the Phase team has grown again this year with Sasha and Helen joining as Wellbeing Development Lead and Schools and Youth Worker respectively, Kieran sat down with them to find out a bit more about the new members of
volunteers Volunteering is good for you [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-36482370] There was a great article on the BBC News website this morning about the positive impact of volunteering for individuals and for organisations. You can read the article here [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-36482370]. Do you have some time
self-harm Introducing Bethany Introductions are a difficult thing and I was going to attempt something vaguely humorous or original but how about hi, I’m Bethany, I am 20 years old and have never had a pot noodle. (Apparently that's a surprising fact??) I am joining the Phase team on placement
fund rasising BBQ brings home the bacon! A barbeque organised by Phase partners earlier in the summer raised the grand sum of £500 for the new self-harm project. Around 30 friends came along to the fundraising event, held at the home of Judith and Les Ebdon on 12 June. They were treated to a fantastic BBQ
Youth Work A wonderful team Westbrook ReLoaded has been a fantastic camp and has only been made possible by a brilliant team! At the beginning of a summer camp week, leaders arrive as a mixture of friends, colleagues and even strangers, yet we leave more like a family! It's impossible not to; you
Young People Preparing for summer camp It's that time of year that summer camp happens. It's the final event of the school year in the Phase calendar, yet the biggest! The van is fully loaded with what feels like everything in the office and has made the journey across to the Isle
