A young carer is a young person under the age of 18 who cares for a family member such as their mum, dad, brother, sister or grandparents who may suffer with:

• A physical disability
• A learning disability
• A terminal illness
• Their mental health
• Substance and alcohol misuse

At The Bridge we are dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of all our students.

We acknowledge that some children need more support than others, especially in difficult times. A young carer is young person aged 5-16 who looks after someone who couldn’t manage without their help. This could mean looking after a parent, brother or sister, grandparent or family friend who has a disability, long-term illness, or drug and alcohol related issues.

As many as 1 in 12 pupils could be a young carer. We want to ensure that young carers at our school are effectively identified and get the recognition and support they deserve.

We are encouraging parents and carers to let the school know if their child is a young carer, and we also invite student themselves to come forward and talk to us about their caring role.

If you would like any further guidance or support please contact:

Lucy Ryan

Young Carers
Champion

If you do not feel comfortable doing this then you can gain external support from: