Defining a Young Carer:
A young person under 18 years of age who helps to look after a family member who is disabled, physically or mentally ill or has a substance misuse problem. Caring can involve physical or emotional care, or being responsible for someone’s safety and wellbeing. The level of responsibility assumed by a young carer is often inappropriate to their age and beyond the level of simply helping out at home as part of the process of growing up.
Young carers might experience:
- Being late or absent because of responsibilities at home
- Concentration problems, anxiety or worry in school
- Emotional distress
- Tiredness in school
- Lack of time for homework
- Poor attainment
- Becoming angry or frustrated
- Isolation – feeling no-one understands
- Bullying
- Low self-esteem
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Young Carers in Schools Award 2025
Sandhill View are proud to have been awarded the Young Carers in Schools Award 2025 by the Carers Trust and The Children’s Society, recognising our ongoing commitment to supporting our young carer students.
Young Carers in School Award 2025 Certificate
