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
Our commitment to young carers:
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Do you think you might be a young carer?
Mrs Nicholson Young Carers’ Operational Lead |
Mr Blake Young Carers’ SLT Link |
If you think that your child may meet the criteria of a young carer, please don’t hesitate to contact our young carers’ operational lead, Mrs Nicholson, via ClassCharts or our SLT link, Mr Blake, for further information on the support we can offer your child.
Sunderland Carers’ Centre also supports young carers by offering advice, one-to-one support, and opportunities to meet others and take part in activities, helping reduce stress and improve wellbeing. For more information, visit www.sunderlandcarers.co.uk or call 0191 549 3768.
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
