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Spotting the signs

Children and young people may not feel able to talk about difficulties linked to their role as a young carer and may feel guilty about being unable to cope. Mentallyhealthyschools.org have put together this repository of information and resources to help support young carers. Check it out here:www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/risks-and-protective-factors/vulnerable-children/young-carers/

Supporting Young Carers in Derbyshire Schools and Colleges

The Derbyshire Guide ‘Supporting Young Carers in Derbyshire Schools and Colleges’ provides a checklist to help identify pupils who may be young carers. The Young Carers in Schools programme has developed a step-by-step guide to supporting young carers in schools and section 7 provides guidance on raising awareness of young carers with school staff. Tools […]