Young Carer's
Please find in the section below information on how we can help support young carer's.
Young Carers
It is important that we identify young carers within our school community in order to better support them.
If you identify as a young carer or your child is a young carer please contact;
Donna Lapsley in Student Care on 01536 303 120
or email donna-jayne.lapsley@corbybusinesscademy.org
Please click on the link below for all support for being a Young carer and your rights;
Being a young carer: your rights - Social care and support guide - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
We would like to introduce our NEW! Young carers wellbeing club coming soon!
Starting in September 2023 CBA are pleased to announce the start of a wellbeing space for Young carers in our school community.
A space for;
-Young carers to meet other young people with caring responsibilities
-Have some time out to relax; have a chat, play a game!
-Get support, guidance and advice
-Shape the future of support for young carers at school
Who is a young carer
Are you under 18?
Do you look after a relative with a disability, mental health condition or drug or alcohol issue?
Do you look after one of your parents?
Do you care for a sibling?
Support for young carers
https://carers.org/about-caring/about-young-carers
Advice and support for young carers | The Children's Society (childrenssociety.org.uk)
https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/information/young-people/young-carers/festival
https://www.kids.org.uk/young-carers?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5v6_qfXK2AIVlZQYCh10pwUzEAAYASAAEgK_8PD_BwE
https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/our-work-and-impact/children-and-families/young-carers/