Suffolk Young Carers

In school we support children who are registered with Suffolk Young Carers.

Young carers – this is a young person, who is caring for, or emotionally affected by a family member who has a physical or mental illness, disability or misuses drugs or alcohol.

Sibling carers – a young person who is affected by a brother or sister’s disability, illness or additional need.

As well as providing a safe space for our young carers  to talk about any worries or concerns they have, we also hold regular lunchtime meetings where lunch is provided, along with arts and craft activities.  We also have termly visits from Suffolk Young Carers advisors who provide fun activities for the children to participate in.

Our young carer ambassadors in school are positive role models to other young carers who also offer help and support to younger carers in school.

Bev Leech                                             Mel Tindsley                                               Young Carer School Ambassadors

SYC School Lead                                SYC Deputy School Lead

NSN Suffolk Young Carers Policy

For more information about Suffolk Young carers, please use the following link:

https://suffolkfamilycarers.org/who-do-we-support/young-carers/

If you feel your child may qualify as a Suffolk Young Carer, Please speak to Mrs Leech or Mrs Tindsley.

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