Dear Parents/Carers, 

At Ash Grange we are aware that some of our pupils are Young Carers. Family situations can change over time, meaning some children are not always carers; they may step in or out of this role as circumstances change.

Surrey defines a Young Carer as a person aged 5 – 18, living in Surrey, who provides practical or emotional care for a member of their family with a long-term illness, physical disability or learning difficulty, mental ill health or substance or alcohol dependency.

We know that Young Carers may need a little extra support to enjoy and do well at school. At Ash Grange we are committed to ensuring that all pupils who are Young Carers are identified and supported effectively. The in-school support your child will receive includes:

• Day by day pastoral support from the class teacher and learning assistant
• Small group support twice per half term when your child will meet with other Young Carers to relax and support one another.
• Access to Surrey Young Carer events and opportunities which include on-line activities, youth clubs and days out https://www.actionforcarers.org.uk/who-we-help/young-carers-under-18/how-syc-can-help-you/

If you think your child might be a Young Carer or could be affected by any of the issues highlighted above, please contact me on the email address shown below. All information that is given will be treated sensitively.

Yours sincerely,