Supporting Young Carers at John Clare Primary School

At John Clare, we are committed to supporting young carers/young adult carers. We understand the unique challenges they may face and strive to provide a supportive environment where they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Young carers are young people under the age of 18 who provide care, unpaid, for a family member with an illness or disability, mental health condition or an addiction. 

Young adult carers are young people aged 16–25 who care, unpaid, for a family member or partner with an illness or disability, mental health condition or an addiction. 

Our Support Offerings Include:

1:1 Support: Our dedicated Young Carers Champion, Mrs Nicolson, is here to organise and help provide personalised support and guidance to young carers and their families.

Flexible Academic Support: We offer homework/coursework extensions and attendance allowances to accommodate the responsibilities of young carers.

Staff Training: Our staff members undergo specialised training to better understand and support the needs of young carers.

Assemblies and Events: Regular assemblies and events to raise awareness and celebrate the contributions of young carers.

Additional Resources:

In addition to our school-specific offerings, we also provide referrals to external organisations such as Centre 33 for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers Needs Assessments. (LINK TO C33 WEBSITE: Caring - Centre 33)

At John Clare, we are proud to be young carer aware. Our goal is to ensure that every young carer/young adult carer feels supported, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.

For more information or to access our support services, please contact Mrs Nicolson.