If you look help after someone who is unwell or disabled, whether it is a brother/sister/mother/father/gran/grampa or other… we know it can sometimes be tricky to juggle learning with caring.

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Many young carers do really well at learning and go on to do things that they enjoy and are passionate about. Others struggle for all sorts of very understandable reasons. We are here to support you with what matters most to you in a way that works for you.

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You can: 

• Chat to your local outreach worker about anything – whether you just want to think aloud with someone who carers or plan any support you might need

• Ask us to help your school to support you, whilst respecting your privacy and so that you are not seen as “different”.

• Get a Young Carers ID Card from Credu and chat to your school about your caring responsibilities.

• Ask your school to contact us

• Ask us to make a link with your school and help them with a Young Carers policy, teacher training, assemblies and PSHE (personal, Social and Health Education) lessons.

• Ask us to help set up a regular drop -in sessions in your school if you don’t already have one. 

• Discuss options around making a plan to continue with your education or work after school whilst juggling caring.

Many young carers tell us that juggling education whilst caring is a challenge. Some Young Carers are home educated, others go to school / further education.