Supporting young carers returning to school
Tuesday 1st September 2020
Did you know 1 in 5 young people are likely to have a caring role?
Lockdown was a very challenging time for many young carers. While some were able to attend school, others had to balance homeschool with their caring role. Some young carers’ caring role increased, others may have been caring for a parent or sibling for the first time. Young carers, especially those who cared for someone who was shielding, may be very worried about how the person they care for will cope when they are at school.
Carer Support Wiltshire can offer schools information and advice about how to identify and support pupils who are young carers.
Anyone who thinks a child could be a young carer can refer the child into Wiltshire Council for a young carers’ assessment.
Professionals should complete a DART (Diagnostic Assessment and Referral Tool) which can be found here or SARF (Single Agency Referral Form) which is located here. SARFs can be sent directly to the Integrated Front door by emailing MASH@wiltshire.gov.uk.
Children and parents can self-refer into the Integrated Front Door on 0300 4560108 or MASH@wiltshire.gov.uk.
