Young Carers
Supporting Young Carers at Great Paxton CE Primary School
At Great Paxton CE Primary School, 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:
Young Carers/Young Adult Carers Group/Forum: A safe space for young carers to connect with peers, share experiences, and access additional support.
1:1 Support: Our dedicated Young Carers Champion, Mr Lee Frost, is here to provide personalized 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.
Young Carers/Young Adult Carers Card: Providing recognition and access to additional benefits for 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 Great Paxton CE Primary School, 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 Mr Lee Frost.