We offer free, practical support to education professionals-helping schools build confidence in identifying and supporting Young Carers.
Our support is designed to fit alongside existing school practice-making it easier to identify Young Carers early and provide effective, manageable, and sustainable support.
Identification – recognising Young Carers early
Support to help schools confidently identify pupils who may have caring responsibilities:
- Understanding what a Young Carer is
- Recognising signs a pupil may be a Young Carer
- Developing clear identification pathways
- Supporting hidden Young Carers
Support – helping Young Carers succeed
Practical guidance to support Young Carers to engage, achieve, and feel included:
- Trusted adult approaches
- Flexible and proportionate support strategies
- Improving wellbeing and attendance
- Supporting friendships and access to enrichment
Whole-school approach – embedding lasting practice
Helping schools build a culture where Young Carers are consistently recognised and supported:
- Staff awareness sessions
- Assemblies and pupil awareness
- Policy guidance and development
- Inclusion within safeguarding and well-being practice
Partnership working – connecting the wider support network
Strengthening links between schools, families, and services:
- Referral guidance and pathways
- Working positively with families
- Supporting key transitions
- Linking with wider professionals and services
Support available for schools
We can provide:
- Staff training and awareness sessions
- Assemblies and pupil PSHE support
- Guidance on developing policies and procedures
- Support working towards the Derbyshire Young Carers in Schools Quality Mark
- Advice on identifying and recording Young Carers
- Attendance at meetings and network events
Together, this approach helps ensure Young Carers are seen, supported, and able to succeed-so they can fully engage in education and continue to dream about their future.
