Young Carers
What is A Young Carer?
A young carer is a child or young person (sometimes up to the age of 25) who, for example, might help to look after someone in their family who is ill, has a physical disability, mental health need, addiction or communication need.
A young carer might be helping more at home than most children. For example, practically helping with tasks, providing emotional support or helping with communication.
Some young carers have always been a young carer and some become a young carer when someone becomes unwell and things change at home. Sometimes parents or the young carer might not realise they are a young carer. School staff might not realise a pupil has a caring role at home.
Support in School
If you think your child might be a Young Carer, you could contact:
- The class teacher
- The Safeguarding Team:
Mr Taylor Mrs Fabian Mrs Cuesta Ms Newlove
At Gordon School we have a Young Carers Group that meets with Ms Newlove twice a half-term. The group offers a quiet, relaxing space to play, be creative and meet other young carers. Please feel free to contact Ms Newlove if you would like to know more: lnewlove@gordon.Greenwich.sch.uk
All Gordon School staff participate in annual Young Carer training with the Imago organisation youngcarers@imago.community
We want all our families to feel included in our events and activities, so please do let us know if you or a member of your family needs support with accessing any part of school life.
In supporting our Young Carers we also recognise that we are duty bearers for the following universal, inherent and inalienable rights:
Support in the community
These organisations provide additional support for Young Carers:
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https://www.familyfund.org.uk/support/discover-more/carers-trust/
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https://www.familylives.org.uk/
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