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Young Carers

 

At Westbury C of E Juniors School, we are passionate about ensuring that young carers feel supported and able to thrive, both academically and personally.

 

What is a Young Carer?

A young carer is a young person aged 5-18 who looks after someone who would not be able to manage without their help and support. This could mean caring for a parent, sibling, grandparent or family friend who has a disability, chronic or terminal illness, mental health condition or addiction. Roles that may be fulfilled include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Physical and personal care, such as helping someone out of bed and/or assisting with getting dressed;
  • Cooking, cleaning and/or shopping;
  • Offering emotional support;
  • Helping with medication and/or medical appointments.

 

As many as one in five young people may be a young carer, and, on a day-to-day basis, fulfilling this role can impact a young person’s behaviour, academic engagement, friendships and wellbeing.

 

Support for Young Carers at Westbury C of E Juniors School

At Westbury C of E Juniors School, we offer the following support for our Young Carers:

 

  • Annual Assembly

Each academic year, the young carers team will deliver an assembly to students to raise awareness of young carers.

  • Young Carers Drop-in Club

Young Carers are welcome to attend a breaktime drop-in club, which is specifically for Young Carers. This offers an opportunity to develop friendships with other young carers whilst partaking in games and/or craft activities. Representatives from Young Carers Services attend throughout the year, presenting students with an opportunity to check-in with them.

  • Homework Support.

We recognise young carers may find it difficult to complete homework tasks at home due to other responsibilities that they have. Young Carers are therefore welcome to complete homework .

  • Pupil Profiles

As it is important for teachers to be aware of a student’s role as a young carer, a personalised profiles are written to share key information and specific strategies and/or adjustments that should be implemented.

  • Pastoral Check Ins

Young carers are prioritised for tutor and pastoral check-ins throughout the year to ensure that they feel listened to and cared for. Contact home during the school day is also facilitated in pastoral offices for each year group, when needed.

  • Young Carer Lead and Champion

Young Carer SLT lead El Flynn and Young Carers Lead Dawn Mason. Please contact dawn.Mason@westbury-jun.wilts.sch.uk to make contact.

 

Referral Process

If you believe that your child is a young carer but they are not yet registered as one, please click here to complete a form. After completing the form, you will be contacted by a member of the pastoral team to discuss a referral.

 

You can also self-refer to young carers by contacting 0300 456 0108 or by emailing Integratedfrontdoor@wiltshire.gov.uk.

 

Once a referral has been submitted, it will be allocated to a member of the Wiltshire Council Team, who will contact you to arrange a visit so that they can complete a holistic assessment. This will explore what support can be offered to your family.

 

Useful Links for Local Young Carer Support:

The following website provide valuable information about young carers in Wiltshire.

 

 

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