Young Carers

As a school, we have decided to work in partnership with the charity ‘Young Carers’ to raise the profile of children who attend our school who may be young carers.

A Young Carer is a child under 18 who regularly helps to look after a family member or friend who is disabled, ill, has a mental health condition or addiction problem.

Children may engage in:

• Practical tasks (cooking, housework and shopping)
• Physical care (lifting or helping someone use the stairs)
• Personal care (dressing, washing, helping with toilet needs)
• Managing the family budget (collecting benefits and prescriptions)
• Managing medication
• Looking after younger siblings
• Helping someone communicate

Here at Alconbury, we can support young carers. If you, or a family member, needs support please contact Mrs Mawhinney (Young Carers Lead via the school office). All contact will be treated in the strictest confidence.