Supporting Young Carers
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, thrive and enjoy being young.
At The Bridge, we believe that all children have the right to an education regardless of their home life.
We understand that there are likely to be young carers among our learners and recognise that caring responsibilities can have an impact on a young person's education, wellbeing and everyday life.
We want young carers to feel understood and supported, and wherever possible we will work with learners and their families to help relieve some of the worries they may have about home and their education.
Who is a Young Carer?
Young carers are children and young people whose lives are affected by looking after someone at home. They may carry out tasks and responsibilities in addition to those normally appropriate for their age.
The person they support may be a parent, sibling, grandparent or another family member.
What Might a Young Carer Do?
The care provided by a young carer can be physical and/or emotional. Every family's circumstances are different, but responsibilities may include:
Providing personal care, such as helping someone to bathe, dress or eat.
Giving or prompting medication or injections.
Shopping and helping with everyday errands.
Completing housework and other tasks around the home.
Providing emotional support to a family member.
Looking after younger brothers or sisters.
Helping with budgeting, household finances or paying bills.
We're here to support you.
If you feel that your child may be a young carer, please get in touch with us. We can discuss their circumstances and the support that we may be able to put in place.