Young Carers
At Pendragon Community Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that all pupils get the support they need to have a positive school experience, to achieve their full potential and that they are happy in school.
“A young carer is a child or young person under the age of 18 who provides care, assistance or support to another family member who is disabled, physically or mentally ill, or has a substance misuse problem. This includes practical and/or emotional support.”
Some young carers might be doing lots of caring at home and others just a small amount, but many are impacted by their situation at home. From worrying about a person with a health condition to needing to do more things for themselves compared to other pupils, many provide support at home, which may go unnoticed.There are lots of support available for young carers and their families should they ever need it – both inside and outside of school and raising awareness is key.
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Mrs Karen Smith
Young Carers Champion
At Pendragon, Mrs Smith provides support for our Young Carers through 1:1 check in’s, a dedicated Young Carers Group and liaises with parents and carers to keep them up to date with support provided in school. She also liaises with a local charity called Centre 33, who provide additional support to some of our young carers.
If you think that any of the above applies to your child, and you think that they might be a young carer, please contact Mrs Smith via the school office office@pendragon.cambs.sch.uk to discuss with her how we can support them in school. Even if you feel like your child does not require any support at present, it is always good for her to know just in case home circumstances change.
You can find further information on support for young carers on the following websites:
Centre 33
Carers Trust