Free training for school staff
Our expert Surrey Young Carers team runs free online training sessions and network meetings via Microsoft Teams for anyone working in a Surrey school who’d like to learn more about identifying and supporting young carers.
We run four different training opportunities for Surrey Schools:
- Young Carer Awareness Training
- Young Carer Awareness Training – Bitesize refresher
- Young Carer Network Meetings
- Angel Award Focus Meetings
Details and upcoming dates are below.
Surrey Schools Young Carer Awareness Training
Length 1 hour: Our expert team will explore: who young carers are; the challenges they face; why early identification in schools is vital; how to provide effective support; the Angel Award framework for schools; the strengths and resilience of young carers; and the support available through Action for Carers. The session will also include a Q&A session.
Participation contributes to achieving Standard Two of the Angel Award, and all attendees will receive a certificate.
This session is ideal for any staff member in a Surrey school looking to enhance their understanding and support of young carers.
- Wednesday 8th October at 8am, click here to book
- Tuesday 14th October at 3:45pm, click here to book
- Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 2pm, click here to book
- Thursday 7th May 2026 at 2pm, click here to book
Surrey Schools Young Carer Awareness Training— bitesize refresher
Length 45 minutes: Perfect for staff who have completed the full session and would like a refresher, or for schools renewing their Angel Award. Also ideal for staff who want a quick overview but can’t commit to the full-length session.
- Thursday 26th February 2026 at 3:45pm, click here to book
- Wednesday 24th June 2026 at 3:45pm, click here to book
Surrey Schools Young Carer Network Meeting
Length 45 minutes: Meet with other school staff supporting young carers to share ideas and best practice, ask questions and build your network in these supportive and informal termly sessions facilitated by expert staff from the young carer team at Action for Carers. Each session includes a talk from a guest speaker.
- Wednesday 12th November at 9am, click here to book Guest speaker Jo Hipwell who will tell us all about the Team Tubs project, which has been supporting schools to set up and sustain young carer groups.
- Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 9am, click here to book Guest speaker TBC
- Tuesday 30th June 2026 at 9am, click here to book Guest speaker TBC
Surrey Schools Angel Award Focus Meeting
Length 45 minutes: These supportive and informal termly sessions are perfect for young carer champions within schools who are working towards, considering working towards, or renewing their Angel Award – Action for Carers accreditation scheme for schools which demonstrates best practice in young carers’ support.
Each session focuses on one of the Award standards and is facilitated by expert staff from the young carer team at Action for Carers. and will include tips, ideas and examples of best practice, as well as opportunities for discussion and asking questions.
- Young Carer Groups: Thursday 20th November at 2pm, click here to book
- PSHE and Assemblies: Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 2pm, click here to book
- School Policies, Systems and Preparing for the Census: Tuesday 19th May 2026 at 2pm, click here to book
How to attend
To join a session, click the booking link and register via Eventbrite. You’ll receive a Microsoft Teams link before the event.
Contact Us
If you’ve any queries about our training offer, or support for young carers overall, please get in touch.
Call on 0303 040 1234 or email [email protected]