Young Carers Education and Community Team

23/09/2026

Does your child like arts and crafts? Are they a Young Carers? Then why not come along to our Crafternoon on Monday 12th October! For ages 5-16 years at our Thetford Meet Up.

No need to book but registration is required on the day or save time and complete the form here now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/9BEBfePsCv

The Benjamin Foundation

09/09/2026

No need to book! Open to all Young Carers from age 7

25/08/2026

Wow what an exciting trip to Norwich Castle Museum we had this summer!! We spent the day visiting the exhibitions and climbed to the top of the castle to see the wonderful view of Norwich. It really was a fun packed day. We certainly learnt a lot too!

20/08/2026

What a fantastic day on the water yesterday Hunter's Yard! Our Young Carers had a great time learning how to sail on their traditional wooden boats. We learned about the history of Hunter's Yard, and practised tying different types of knots. We even tried making our own mini sailboats to race across the water! Thank you for having us.

11/08/2026

Did you know 56% of schools recorded no young carers on the 2026 school census?

These children are there. They're just invisible.

Young carers arrive at school every day having already cared for a parent, managed medication, or got siblings ready. They are exhausted and unseen by the very institutions that should be supporting them.

There's a petition calling for a Young Carer Champion in every school in England. One trusted adult. 30 seconds to sign. A potential lifetime of difference for a child who just needs someone to see them.

Please sign and share as widely as you can.

https://www.change.org/p/appoint-a-young-carers-champion-in-every-school-in-england

Appoint a Young Carers Champion in every School in England

04/08/2026

West Norfolk Summer Holiday Activities 😀

☀️ Summer Holidays in West Norfolk – Activities, Events & Family Support ☀️

Looking for things to do with the children this summer?

Visit asklily.org.uk to discover a wide range of summer holiday activities, family events and local support services available across West Norfolk.

Whether you're searching for:
🎨 Arts, crafts and creative workshops
🏰 Family fun days and community events
📚 Learning and heritage activities
🍴 Holiday clubs and family programmes
🤝 Support services and wellbeing advice

AskLily brings together local opportunities to help families make the most of the summer holidays.

Browse activities, find support, and discover what's happening near you at 👉 www.asklily.org.uk

Let's make this summer fun, affordable and full of opportunities for West Norfolk families.

☀️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

30/07/2026

Yesterday we had a wonderful day at Carlton Marshes - Suffolk Wildlife Trust d**e dipping and crafting in the woods. Such a pleasure to be in a beautiful setting with experts ☀️ Thank you for having us!

30/07/2026

Come and see us today at the Positive Minds event at The Forum in Norwich. Lots of amazing services offering support across the whole of Norfolk

28/07/2026

A fabulous write up from Great Yarmouth Mercury of the Ormiston Venture Academy event our team took part in earlier this month!

https://www.greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk/news/26283484.young-carers-day-ormiston-venture-academy-gorleston/?fbclid=IwdGRjcATV_ZdwZG9mBWZkaWQWULa2c1nWyhsquUorUhjHMZ41RX-dr2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5RVqJrlrAq6qUKrdP-FsdFBd7IwLfX8X6DxpcQg9GCQONvsN2Q-DBsBIde4A_aem__rWQbA3HnU65wWICHzAORg

More than 100 young carers were celebrated at a special event.

12/07/2026