Young Carers

Did you know at Sandwich Junior School we run a Young Carers support group twice a term?

Our Young Carers Support group, run by our Young Carers Champion Miss Carnt, is open to all known Young Carers caring for family members (including siblings) with a long-term illness, disability, neuro divergence poor mental health, or substance misuse issue. Whether it is just to sit and listen, talk and share, do arts and crafts or play games, we are here!

We meet 12 times a year, prior to and following a school holiday. Individual check in sessions occur 6 times a year or as when in response to changes in their caring role. Transition support with moving up to Secondary school happens in term 6.

So if you think your child could be a Young Carer, please contact Miss Carnt at the school 01304 612227 or via email carnta@sandwich-junior.kent.sch.uk

For more information give Kent Young Carers a call on 0300 111 1110 or email youngcarers@imago.community, or alternatively visit their website:

https://www.imago.community/Children-and-Young-People/Kent-Young-Carers

Kent Young Carers (KYC)works with schools, communities and statutory and voluntary agencies to identify hidden young carers. Following assessment, KYC offer a range of short-term interventions including:

Signposting
one-to-one support
in school support
Workshops to improve well-being

Here is a link to process a referral

Young Carers Referral

Our Values

At Sandwich Junior School, the pupils and staff uphold our Core Values, which are at the centre of our school ethos and all that we do. They were first established by the pupils of our school, who chose specific animals that they felt represented the values and attitudes they should show every day, at school and at home:

The Wolf

Working together as a Wolf Pack, we are a community. Helping peers in difficult times, and celebrating our successes.

The Salmon

We always try our best – showing resilience, we never give up. We are always striving to reach the top and take risks with learning, as that is when we make our biggest leaps forward.

The Eagle

Aiming high to achieve the best we can be, and soaring high to reach our potential.

The Dolphin

When children enjoy their learning, they will achieve more.