Young Carers

Support for Young Carers

Support for Young Carers

At The Stonehenge School, we are committed to recognising, valuing and supporting students who have caring responsibilities at home. We understand that being a young carer can bring additional challenges, and we work closely with students and families to ensure young carers feel included, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

A young carer is a child or young person who helps to look after a family member who may have a physical or mental illness, disability, or issues with substance misuse. This care may include practical tasks, emotional support, or helping to look after siblings. Young carers may not always identify themselves as such, so we encourage parents and carers to get in touch if they feel their child may have caring responsibilities at home.

Our dedicated Young Carers Lead provides a key point of contact for students and families and coordinates personalised academic, pastoral and emotional support. If you think your child may be a young carer or would like to discuss the support available, please contact the school and ask to speak to the Young Carers Lead. All conversations will be handled sensitively and confidentially.