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On this page you’ll find links to a range of resources to help you identify and support young carers in school. We are regularly updating this page with links to new content.
The Children’s Society have a section on their website for young carers where they can access advice and support – www.youngcarer.comThe Children’s Society. Day in the life of a young carer
YMCA Swansea, Who are Young Carers
Channel 4 News. The young carers coping in lockdown
Manchester City Council, Support Not Sympathy
Care for the Carers, East Sussex. Bursting the Bubble
The Honeypot Children’s Charity, It’s About Time
Signpost Young Carers, Young Carers School Support
The Children’s Society. Stop sexual abuse, teach sex education in primary schools
The Children’s Society. Stay safe online, don’t share intimate images on the internet
The Children’s Society have a ‘Young Carer Resources’ section on their website for professionals.
For awareness raising material, visit the Young Carers Action Day area on the Carers Trust website
For families affected by parental alcohol misuse
County lines and criminal exploitation toolkit
Caring Together have created a young carers resource pack and animation for early years foundation stage and key stage 1, as well as a Year 6 young carer transitions booklet
The Children’s Commissioner have a range of ‘back into school’ resources
Young Carers National Voice have co-produced resources that education settings can use for Young Carers Action Day on March 15th
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