Fair Futures for Young Carers’ pledge

Caring should never limit a young person’s choices or future.

For Young Carers Action Day, we are asking schools, professionals, employers and local partners across Buckinghamshire to support fair futures for all young carers.

Young carers do a lot at home. Many balance caring responsibilities with school, friendships and everyday life. With understanding, flexibility and the right support, young carers can thrive.

Without support, caring can become a barrier. It can make learning, social life and future opportunities harder to access. By working together, we can remove these barriers and help create brighter futures for young carers.

Key Children’s Services partners at the Council made meaningful pledges of support for Young Carers, inspired by artwork that powerfully expresses their lived experiences.

Sarah Ashmead – Interim Chief Executive

Thank you for sharing all this brilliant, creative work - it really tells us about your kindness, courage, and the responsibilities that you carry every day. Your voice matters, and we will always listen to you.

Councillor Carl Jackson – Education and Children’s Services Lead Member

I was very impressed by the creative and powerful artwork produced by the young carers. They do an amazing job supporting their families, and the artwork brilliantly reflects their experiences, their worries, and their hopes for the future.

Errol Albert - Interim Corporate Director, Children’s Services

Thank you for producing such a brilliant display of creative artwork. Your talent and imagination inspired me. We are all so very proud of our young carers for all you continue to do every day. You make a real impact, and it is a privilege to see your creativity on display. We see you, we value you, and we will be here for you.