Run jointly by Carers Trust and The Children’s Society, the Young Carers in Schools (YCiS) programme works with schools across England to share good practice, provide relevant tools and training, and celebrate the great outcomes many schools achieve for young carers.
Sets out ten key steps to help schools identify and support young carers. Each step provides key information and practical tools which can be adapted – it is developed with school staff and designed to be as flexible and helpful as possible.
Gain recognition that you are meeting the needs of this vulnerable pupil group from leading charities for your good practice. There’s an easy to follow framework so you can easily prioritise what’s next to increase identification and improve outcomes.
Our termly newsletter highlights new and relevant information, shares good practice and new resources.
Young carers attend and enjoy school and reach their full potential.
Improve young carers’ wellbeing and ensure they are better prepared for independent lives
Young carers to have the same life opportunities as other children.
Parents and carers are supported to enable their children to attend school
Enable schools to identify and support young carers.
A school culture is created which is fully accessible, and understands and respects disability and caring.