Roebuck Young Carers

A Young Carer is ‘a person under 18 who provides or intends to provide care for another person’. They often take on practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities that would normally be expected of an adult.

Young Carers are a vulnerable and disadvantaged group, who often experience difficulties in their education. They can often go unnoticed. Without support, they can struggle to attend school and make good progress. Identifying and supporting Young Carers is an effective way of improving the attainment and attendance of this pupil group.

As a school we know that Young Carers may need a little extra support to enjoy and do well at school, so are proactive in identifying them so we can effectively support them. All Young Carers at Roebuck are invited to join our Roebuck Young Carers Club. Each week Young Carers from across the school come together in a safe and supportive environment, allowing them to share worries or concerns, but also to have fun and enjoy each other's company. Sometimes just knowing ‘you are not the only one’ can be the greatest support of all.

If you think your child is a Young Carer or would like more information and support, please contact one of our Young Carers team. Alternatively, you can contact Young Carers in Herts directly using the following link: https://www.carersinherts.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/

 

Mrs Hashemi  - Young Carers Operational Lead

Mrs Elson – Young Carers Senior Leadership Champion (Inclusion Co-ordinator)

Mrs C Johnson – Attendance and Pastoral Support Worker

 

Useful websites for further information

https://youngcarersinschools.com/

https://www.carersinherts.org.uk/young-carers

https://www.mytimeyoungcarers.org/

https://www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/young-carers