Young carers need to be recognised, understood and supported within school & college so that they can enjoy the same life chances and opportunities as others.
Key facts:
- It is estimated that 1 in 12 secondary-aged children are young carers
- On average they achieve significantly lower GCSE results
- Young Carers aged 16-18 are twice as likely to be NEET
- 68% of young carers have experienced bullying
(BBC (2010), Carers Trust (2013), Audit commission (2010), The Princess Royal Trust for Carers (2010))
What you can do to improve outcomes for young carers in your setting:
- Take our on-line school review to explore your school’s provision
- Appoint a young carers’ school lead
- Check out our Top Tips for Schools (pdf)
- Encourage staff to take the 30 minute e-learning module
- Achieve GHLL young carers accreditation
FIND OUT MORE – Scroll down to see our suite of downloadable resources for schools
GYC resources
Young Carers Quiz Powerpoint
Slides for use on display screens in public areas
Wordcloud Poster for use in schools (pdf)
Presentation for School Information Screens
Supporting young carers in schools – general info
- Supporting Young Carers in Schools: new resource for school staff (Carers Trust)
- Supporting Pupils Who Are Young Carers: Information for teachers and school staff (Children Society) (pdf)
Facts about being a young carer
Gloucestershire Healthy Living and Learning
Pupil Premium
- Using Pupil Premium to support young carers (Primary) (pdf)
- Using Pupil Premium to support young carers (Secondary) (pdf)