What is the award?

The Young Carers in Schools award consists of 3 awards; Gold, Silver and Bronze.

Each award is built on 5 standards devised
from feedback from young carers 

1. UNDERSTAND

There are assigned members of staff with responsibility for understanding and addressing young carers needs

2. INFORM

Raising awareness of young carers and disabilities through both staff, governors and students to reduce stigma

3. IDENTIFY

All school staff know how to identify and signpost young carers within the school

4. LISTEN

They are listened to, consulted with and given time and space to talk

5. SUPPORT

Young carers are supported within the school, and signposted to whole family resources and services outside the school

To gain an award, we ask schools to evidence how they are meeting these five standards.