Our Films

Greater Reach, Brighter Futures project summary

We worked with eight education providers across Sheffield for two years to improve the identification and support for young carers within their education settings. This work was supported by the Education Opportunities Foundation, without whom this work would have been impossible. To find out more about our education work, click here.

Thank you to the following education providers who participated in the project: Dobcroft Junior School, Firth Park Academy, Hartley Brook Academy, Lowfield Primary School, Oasis Fir Vale Academy, Phillimore Community Primary School, Rainbow Forge Primary Academy, University of Sheffield

Take a look at our summary report here and watch our film!

BBC Look North speak to young carer Mirrie

After the opening of our exhibition with Sheffield-based artist Pete McKee at Weston Park Museum, BBC Look North spoke to young carer Mirrie about their experiences of caring and their involvement in the exhibition, as well as speaking to Mirrie’s father and SYC’s Family Project Coordinator Helen. See more about the collaborative display here.

Young Carers National Voice (YCNV) Mental Health Campaign

Watch this video to find out about an important mental health campaign led by young people from Young Carers National Voice (YCNV). YCNV is a group for young carer activists aged 11-19 working together to improve the lives of young carers everywhere. And they want your help to grow their campaign.

Young Carers and Education

Watch this film to hear from young carers in Sheffield about how caring responsibilities affect their education and what they think schools and colleges can do to help. Find more information about how we can support education providers in Sheffield here.

Who Am I? Animated poem

Listen to this moving poem created by young carers in Sheffield and recorded by young carers from across the UK who wanted to share a bit about what life can be like for them.

We Care, Do You?

Powerful yet uplifting documentary made by young carers aged 8-13 from across Sheffield.

SYC on BBC Look North

Moving film featuring young carers Rebecca and Thomas who share their experiences of caring during the Covid-19 pandemic with Phil Bodmer from BBC Look North.

I Am.....

Powerful short film made by young people aged 12-16 from Sheffield about what it means to them to be young carers.

A Life in a Day

Filmed live performance of a moving and thought-provoking play, written by and starring young carers from Sheffield, to show what it's really like being a young person with caring responsibilities.

Our Stories

Moving documentary made by young carers aged 13-21 about their experiences as carers and of their journeys creating a performance to get their voices heard.

Sheffield Health and Care Partnership (HCP): vision for Sheffield in 2030

This video tells the stories of three people's experiences of health and care in Sheffield, including one young carer from SYC.

Welcome to SYC! Offering young people online support during Covid-19

Young people that are coming into the service for the first time during the pandemic might not be sure how we can help them. This 3 minute video explains how we continue to give person-centred, vital support for young carers and young people affected by alcohol/drug use in their families.

SYC and SYEDA ‘29 Minute Meals’

Learn from young carers in Sheffield how to cook some tasty meals and keep safe in the kitchen. (This cookery show accompanies our '29 Minute Meals' cookbook available to buy from SYC).

‘Good Life’ and 'We Love to Care' - songs and videos

Moving song written by young carers aged 8-12 from Sheffield
Song written and recorded in partnership with Alex Oliver from Foxy Music and Josie Robson from Harmony Training. Video filmed and produced in partnership with Equal Voices Arts

SYC on BBC Look North

Thought-provoking film featuring young carer Archie and his dad Tom, who share their experiences of caring - and being cared for - with Phil Bodmer from BBC Look North.

From 3.26, SYC Managing Director Sara Gowen explains how we can better help young carers in Sheffield.

SYC and Hybrid3 Storybombs 2016 and 2017

Listen to the amazing creations of young carers from SYC who worked with the brilliant Hybrid3 Studios to write and record the story, music and sound effects of three amazing 'storybombs!'