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Supporting Young Carers in Schools
Step 9
Identifying, Assessing and Supporting Young Carers and their Families
Resource title: Supporting young Carers in School
Published: 2022 Author: Carers Trust
The Young Carers School Operational Lead should:
Some young carers say they do not want information that they are a carer to be shared with their teachers and/or other school staff. To help ensure that young carers feel comfortable with this information being shared it will be important for the Young Carers School Operational Lead to implement each of the steps set out in this Step- by-step Guide. Doing so will help ensure schools create a whole school ethos where young carers feel safe and respected by staff, pupils and the wider school community.
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London
EC1Y 8ST
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