Young Carers

What is a Young Carer? 

A ‘Young Carer’ is a child or young adult who spends time looking after or helping a member of their family who is unable to take care of everyday tasks themselves without some help. This may be due to illness, disability, mental health problems or drug and alcohol issues. The help Young Carers may give could include shopping, making meals, doing the laundry, or perhaps helping out with nursing care, e.g. giving medication or lifting someone up and downstairs or in and out of bed. Young Carers may also give their time just to be with someone when they need company.

Young Carers are a very hidden group and often experience negative impacts on their education, health and development as a result of their caring responsibilities at home.

When Young Carers are identified, we aim to support the Young Carers in any way we can and this can lead to improvements in attendance and attainment – along with support for families. We currently run half termly meetings for our Young Carers and have check ins with them each week to support them and their families.