We have a twice weekly Young Carers Group at Penryn Primary Academy for both Key Stage one and Key Stage Two which is facilitated by the Young Carers Champion, Mrs Martin. The Young Carers Group enables our pupils who have caring responsibilities to get together to socialise, have a break and importantly have some fun!

Activities range from arts and crafts,  games, quizzes, music, sports and the children have the opportunity to discuss and share things they would like to do during each session too. 

Mrs Martin's aim from September is to fundraise enough money to take the Young Carers out for a special treat - watch this space! 

A caring role can include having siblings with additional needs ,family members with mental health issues or a family member suffering with ill health. Our Young Carers are encouraged to take ownership of the time and space given to them, to share how they feel and to gain understanding and support. It is valuable to know they are not alone and they also know that they can speak in confidence with Mrs Martin at any point during the school week. 

Kernow Young Carers Service is an Action for Children service that is committed to working with children and supporting young carers.  They can offer fun activities, days out, one to one help, residential breaks away, the opportunity to meet new people, support for the whole family and access to grants.

For more information, please visit the Kernow Young Carers Service website, or speak with our Young Carers Lead, Mrs Martin.