The Children’s Society
c/o Whitecross Studios
50 Banner Street
London
EC1Y 8ST
They might be a young carer or young adult carer – young people who look after someone in their family or a friend who is ill, disabled, or has a mental health problem or an addiction.
They may help by:
One in 5 secondary aged pupils estimated to have caring responsibilities
40% said they ‘never’ or do ‘not often’ have someone at school to talk to about being a young carer or young adult carer
Young carers have significantly lower educational attainment at GCSE level – the difference between nine Cs and nine Ds
The Children’s Society
c/o Whitecross Studios
50 Banner Street
London
EC1Y 8ST
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