Young Carers in Schools
A young carer is a child or young person who looks after or helps care for a family member who needs support because of illness, disability, mental health issues, or substance use.
As a school community, we want to help our young carers with the additional challenges they may face.
The Young Carers In Schools programme helps schools improve outcomes for young carers and celebrates good practice through the Young Carers in Schools Award.
Young Carers Award
We are delighted to have achieved bronze in the Young Carers in Schools Award, organised by the Carers Trust and The Children’s Society.
There are a number of young carers at Didsbury High School and it is a priority for us that they don’t miss out on an education because of their caring responsibilities.
Staff have received comprehensive training and we work directly with our young carers to provide one-to-one emotional support. We also work closely with the charity Gaddum and their Young Carers Shine Project, which provides specialist support and advice.
We are incredibly proud of all our young carers and their resilience and positivity. We will keep working hard to ensure they receive the education and support they deserve.