Working Together for Young Carers
Thank you for attending our workshop! On this dedicated page, you will find a variety of resources referred to throughout the training, along with some additional extras we think could be useful.
"Who Am I?" is a poem created by young carers from Sheffield, and recorded by members of Young Carers National Voice.
Young Carer awareness posters to display in your school.
The following resources support you in identifying young carers in school and offer some top tips on how you can support them. We also provide a template letter you can send to parents and guardians inviting them to let you know if their child is a young carer.
Top Tips On Identifying And Supporting Young Carers For Education Professionals Identifying Young Carers In Schools Template Letter Young Carers Identification Guide: A Tool For Education Staff
MYTIME are a national charity dedicated to supporting and enhancing outcomes for young carers. Their recent report highlights the ongoing challenges young carers face throughout their educational journeys. Full report can be found below.
MYTIME Unseen sacrifices: understanding the educational disadvantages faced by young carers
The following animation explains what a young carer is.
The following resources will help you plan wellbeing sessions in school with young carers, and identify some resources you can access via Twinkl.
Young Carer Wellbeing Session Plan Schools Resources from Twinkl
Here is the guide to achieving the Young Carers In Schools (YCIS) Award
A recent report by Carers.org identifies young carers are missing on average 23 days of school each year, and almost half of teachers confirm young carers are not getting the support they need at school. Read the full report below.
Carers.org report: Young carers are missing 23 days of school every year
If you find more resources that you would like us to share, please let us know by emailing leanna.wall@banescarerscentre.org.uk.