Stalham
Infant & Junior Schools
01692 580053 / office@stalhamacademy.co.uk / Old Yarmouth Road, Stalham, Norfolk, NR12 9PS
Young Carers
Norfolk County Council defines a Young Carer as: ‘Children and young people aged under 18 who look after or support a family member or a friend who is disabled, ill or misuses drugs or alcohol. The child or young person may help with practical tasks or emotional support for their disabled or ill person or others in the family household.’
We are proud to be a Young Carer friendly school and hold the Carer Friendly Tick Award. This award recognises the support we have in place for Young Carers at Sprowston Community Academy and the work we do to raise awareness of their role with both staff and students
What is the Carer Friendly Tick Award?
We are proud to be a Young Carer friendly school and hold the Carer Friendly Tick Award. This award recognises the support we have in place for Young Carers at Sprowston Community Academy and the work we do to raise awareness of their role with both staff and students
In School Support
At Stalham
The support we offer to Young Carers includes:
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Termly mentoring sessions
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Young Carers Ambassadors
External Support
We are proud to be a Young Carer friendly school and hold the Carer Friendly Tick Award. This award recognises the support we have in place for Young Carers at Sprowston Community Academy and the work we do to raise awareness of their role with both staff and students