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Young Carers

Understanding & Supporting. Young Carers . What image do you think of when you think of young carers and their families?. Something like this?. What about this?. The Facts.

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Young Carers

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  1. Understanding & Supporting Young Carers

  2. What image do you think of when you think of young carers and their families?

  3. Something like this?

  4. What about this?

  5. The Facts • In the 2011 census over 160,000 children were identified as young carers and it is widely accepted that there are far more who are not recognised as ‘young carers’ but who have significant caring responsibility. • As a rough estimate in a school of 500 students between 10-30 students would probably be young carers.

  6. The Facts • Just over half of Young Carers will be caring for a sibling with a disability. Around 30% will be caring for a parent and 15% will be involved with caring for a grandparent or other relative. • Of Young Carers who are receiving support 50% said they were caring for someone with a physical disability/health issue. The others were caring for someone with a mental health issue, learning difficulty or sensory impairment.

  7. Hidden Harm – Children with Drug & Alcohol Using Parents • Around 2-3% of under 16s are living with a drug dependant parent, the percentage for alcohol is likely to be far higher. • Children will often hide these issues due to fear of intervention from the police and children’s services. • Caring responsibilities can often be compounded with neglect and emotional abuse.

  8. So what can schools do? • “I wish I did not have to keep explaining my situation at school. I just want them to understand.”Staff being aware of and sensitive to these issues is key. • Staff can help identify students with caring responsibilities and make Head Teachers aware so that support can be offered. • Young carers can often experience bullying from peers so actively challenging this can really help.

  9. So what can schools do? • Research has shown that students with caring responsibility are likely to achieve significantly less at GCSE level and are less likely to continue in further or higher education – we need to help close the gap. Flexibility and the opportunity to catch up on work or receive support in school with homework can make a huge difference. • Educating the whole school about carers and disability/mental health/substance misuse can help to reduce stigma and improve support.

  10. An independent registered charity providing a range of support services for young carers and their families: • After School Clubs – offering respite and emotional support • Holiday activities and outings • Family Support • School Drop-in - Meet other young carers • Someone to talk to

  11. Any Questions?

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