Young Carers
Josie Upton
My name is Josie Upton. I am a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, a trained ELSA, and one of the wellbeing mentors at All Saints. I joined the school four years ago, having previously worked with individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. This experience sparked a strong passion for supporting people with complex emotional and social needs, which has continued to guide and motivate me in my role within education.
Gemma
Montgomery
My name is Gemma Montgomery and I am the Wellbeing Mentor at All Saints School. I have a degree in Psychology and have worked at a variety of educational settings. My experiences range from early years through to secondary education.
We are the Young Carers Champions, responsible for delivering Young Carers sessions and providing support to young carers and their families.
For information regarding Young Carers please contact Gemma Montgomery gmontgomery@allsaintslessingham.co.uk or Josie Upton jupton@allsaintslessingham.co.uk
Samantha Dangerfield
My Name is Samantha Dangerfield, I am the Headteacher at All Saints School and the Young Carers Lead.
What is a young carer?
A young carer is someone under the age of 18 who helps to care for a family member, relative or friend. A young person aged 16-25 with caring responsibilities can be known as a young adult carer.
As many as 1 in 5 children and young people are young carers in the UK.
What do young carers do?
As a young carer you might support someone who has a disability, a long-term illness, or a problem with alcohol or drugs. Without this help, they would struggle or not be able to cope.
In North Norfolk, Holt Youth Project runs North Norfolk Young Carers Young Carers – The Holt Youth Project
In Great Yarmouth, GYGYC supports Young Carers GYGYC
