Sarah Ashfield

Sarah Ashfield

Project Lead

sarah.ashfield@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Project Leads manage the project, staff and build relationships with partners

I have personal and professional experience of the care system. Since 2002 I have worked on a number of projects that involve young people in care developing their arts/music and performance skills through group work. I have written/designed and delivered a number of OCN accredited programmes for rural/disengaged young people. However the majority of my job roles have revolved around social care which clearly appears to be where my heart lies.

I have undertaken a number of consultation and participation jobs in the community on a range of topics from affordable housing to play provision for parish councils. I have worked for two homeless charities encouraging the recovery of 60+ residents through education training and activity provision. After which I then worked as a ‘Head of Centres’ for 6 Children’s Centres whereby I worked with schools/ pre schools and a number of families and their children.

I set up the House Project in Oxfordshire in mid-July 2018. As the project lead in Oxfordshire our project means young people will move in to shared accommodation, unlike the other projects. This is the norm in Oxfordshire because housing is so expensive.

I believe in this project as the best way of giving 16-17 year olds in care the opportunity to learn to take ownership of their life - it not the easiest option, but certainly the best!

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Latest News

Latest News

Celebrating Eoin Stein’s Incredible Marathon Fundraising for NHP
Celebrating Eoin Stein’s Incredible Marathon Fundraising for NHP

Earlier this year, Eoin Stein took on the incredible challenge of running the Chester Marathon, and in doing so, raised over £1,000 for the National House Project (NHP)! We were absolutely thrilled when his employer, Toyota, generously match-funded his efforts with an additional £1,000, bringing the total raised to £2,000.

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Introducing Our New Director of Partnerships: Building Brighter Futures, Together
Introducing Our New Director of Partnerships: Building Brighter Futures, Together

I’m delighted to be stepping into the newly created role of Director of Partnerships here at the National House Project (NHP). I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself, share more about what this role involves, and - importantly - outline how it will support our shared vision to help young people lead connected and fulfilling lives.

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Surrey County Council Ofsted Results
Surrey County Council Ofsted Results

Surrey LHP mentioned in Ofsted ILACS Inspection Report

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