Young Carers
Filton Avenue is committed to supporting young carers to fully participate, make progress and feel safe and happy at school, by alleviating some of the issues and concerns that young carers may have.
A young carer is a young person who is helping to look after someone at home. Most are caring for a parent, but some may be taking responsibility for a sibling, grandparent or other relative. In some instances, a young carer may care for more than one family member.
A young carer will take on additional responsibilities to those appropriate to their age and development. A young carer might be providing the main care or share responsibilities with another family member.
Young carers are recognised by the DfE and the school as children who are vulnerable. This is because the level of caregiving can risk jeopardising their emotional or physical wellbeing, educational achievement and outcomes.
The person they look after will have one or more of the following:
-Physical disability (including sensory disability)
-Learning disability
-Mental health problem
-Chronic illness
-Substance misuse problem
We acknowledge that there are young carers amongst our students, and we strive to ensure we do all we can to meet the needs of these students.
If you think that your child could be a young carer, please contact Sam Crane, pastoral manager, and she will advise on how the school can best support your child and your family.
