It is important that schools know how to identify who these young people are and that they do all that they can to enhance the support provided to children and young people who have caring responsibilities.
This booklet is an invaluable resource for teachers and other staff working with young people in education settings who can provide support for young carers.
It also highlights for schools, good practice in identifying and supporting young carers that schools may not be aware of. It sets out five key steps for setting up a framework of support for young carers in schools and provides helpful advice for schools wishing to develop a young carers’ policy.