Young carers are children who take on practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities that would normally be expected of an adult. Tasks involved may include:
Practical tasks – cooking, housework and shopping.
Physical care – lifting or helping someone use the stairs.
Personal care – dressing, washing, helping with toileting needs.
Emotional support – listening, calming, being present.
Managing the family budget, collecting benefits and prescriptions.
Medication management.
Looking after younger siblings.
Helping someone communicate.
If you think your child, or another pupil that you know, is a young carer, please tell the Children and Families Team at school so that we can ensure they have the support they need.