Young Carers: Who are They and Why do They Need Support?

A young carer is someone 18 years old or under who helps look after a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem. This could be a parent or an older or younger sibling. 

Some children begin giving care from a very young age, and others become carers overnight. Caring for someone can be very isolating, worrying, and stressful. For young carers, this can negatively impact their experience in education. 

Many of our pupils qualify as Young Carers but are too embarrassed to speak up due to the stigma surrounding being a Young Carer. We asked you to show this video in Learning Group and Seminar Group. If you know of a pupil, please speak to the Pastoral Team so we can make a referral. 

Support available includes:

• Monitoring
• Holiday Activities
• Respite
• 10-week 1:1 tutoring for KS4 & 5