What amazing engagement we had during the week of Young Carer Action Day (March 15^th).  Members of the GYC team pitched in to go out and about visiting schools and colleges across the county from the Cotswolds to the Forest of Dean and everywhere in between.   We were very proud to have achieved 40 stops on our tour!  

GYC ensures that there is a young carers lead in all schools in the county.  This is an appointed member of staff who shares information with GYC, knows who the young carers are in the school and takes a lead on young carer support and identification.   

Our schools tour was a great opportunity to meet these hard-working school staff face to face and celebrate the work they do to make sure that young carers are recognised and supported.   We were also able to tell them about the tools and resources that GYC has to help and support them – from assemblies to staff training.  In all schools we also delivered a pack of posters and resources to enable school staff update or create a young carer display – keeping up the visibility of young carers each school.  

In some of the schools we were happy to have the opportunity to meet with groups of young carers -  we were able to chat with them about both the positives and challenges of being a young carer about what kind of support in school is helpful and appropriate. Everyone was also able to enjoy a delicious snack pack of goodies whilst they chatted.  

We are proud of our partnership work with schools in the county and we know that when young carers feel understood and supported in school this can make a significant difference their lives.