Boost for Hellesdon's Young Carers
Young carers at Hellesdon High School have been given more opportunities to develop their skills over the next year thanks to a grant from the Broadland Youth Advisory Board.
The school runs a group for its young carers to offer support, learn new skills and socialise with others who face similar challenges to them.
Now a grant of £1,382 from the Broadland Youth Advisory Board means the school can offer even more opportunities with plans for group sessions in survival skills and first aid, as well as visits from Pets As Therapy, The Garage and Mini Donks.
The first session took place with Mini Monsters, where the group got to meet a selection of creatures and learn all about them.
Abby Thetford, Student Mental Health Lead at Hellesdon High, said: “The young carers group has been running for many years and offers those students a chance to socialise, relax and feel less isolated from their peers. We are very grateful for this funding as we will be able to offer much more variety and have a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of our young carers.”