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Young Carers
Young Carers
We are delighted to have again been awarded the NYCF Carer Friendly Tick Award - Education.
The benefits of having the Carer Friendly Tick Award has given us the confidence to help Young Carers and where to find information about outside providers and professional help.
It has given students who are not carers more of an understanding and awareness of what the life of a Young Carer involves and how challenging it can be.
By receiving updates about events and courses it gives us the opportunity to help educate and encourage Young Carers to be more independent and feel supported.
At Sprowston Community Academy we offer our Young Carers:
Young Carers Ambassadors groups (monthly)
Check ins if needed
referrals to services
Young Carers Letter
Young Carers Letter
Dear Parents/Carers,
At Sprowston Community Academy, we are committed to ensuring our Young Carers have equal access to education and support. We aim to recognise, promote and support students in accessing education and external services to support their future aspirations and well-being.
Norfolk County Councils definition of a Young Carer is:
A young person under 18 who looks after someone who is disabled, ill or has an addiction.
A Young Carer might be:
Caring for a parent or grandparent
Helping with practical tasks at home
Giving emotional support to someone in their family or household
As a result of this, at Sprowston Community Academy we offer the following;
Dedicated members of staff who will be the link for both our students and families. Our Young Carers Lead is Mollie Lennon
Providing parents/guardians a point of contact in school to discuss any successes or concerns they may have.
Putting Young Carers in touch with the local Young Carers Service.
Consideration given to alternatives, if your child is unable to attend after school activities such as; Detentions, Homework Clubs, Revision, Sports Clubs etc.
Provision of a space for Young Carers to access before school WG06 8.15am daily
Peer focus groups
Where necessary, liaison with Head of Year/ class teachers, regarding homework extensions, late exemptions or additional support/provisions.
Respect for both yours and your child's privacy, only sharing relevant information with key members of staff, in order to raise awareness of any circumstances that may affect the young person.
We are looking forward to meeting and working with all of our students and families. If you have any questions or need any additional information please do not hesitate to contact myself, or the team via either telephone or email.
Contact Telephone Number: 01603 485266 - Miss Lennon
Contact Email Address: youngcarers@sprowstonhighsch.org
Yours sincerely,
Miss Lennon
Young Carers Lead
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