Young Carers
Ruislip High School Young Carers
Whole School commitment to Young Carers and their families
At Ruislip High School we are committed to ensuring that all students get the support they need. We understand that for some students, factors outside of school can have an impact on this, particularly if there is someone in their family who is ill, disabled, or has a mental health problem or an addiction. UK data suggests that in every class there could be as many as two students who are helping to support someone because of one of these factors – we call these students young carers.
At Ruislip High School we are committed to widening our provision and building on the needs of our young people with a view to achieving best practice.
How we will achieve this:
- The whole school is committed to meeting the needs of young carers so that they can attend and enjoy school in the same way as other pupils/students and achieve their potential.
- The school has a designated Young Carers’ SLT School Lead and a Young Carers’ Operational Lead, who are responsible for young carers and their families. Students and families are made aware of the identity of this lead and how to contact them to access support.
- The school only shares information with professionals and agencies on a ‘need to know’ basis in order to support students and their families.
- The school uses Pupil Premium funding to minimise any barriers to education and learning experienced by eligible young carers.
- The school has an effective referral system and strong partnership in place with relevant external agencies, including the school nurse and the local young carers’ service.
- The school takes a proactive approach to identifying young carers.
- The school reduces barriers to education and learning and supports the wellbeing of young carers.
- The school understands the needs of families of young carers.
- The school will actively seek feedback and ideas from young carers and their families to shape and improve support.
At Ruislip High School we will strive to achieve best practice for students and families in our school in order to provide them with the best chance of success in their future.
At Ruislip High School our Young Carers Senior Lead is Ms Coltman, Deputy Headteacher, and our Young Carers Operational Lead is Mrs Fisher, Assistant Pastoral Director. If you think your child may be a young carer, please contact them via the school office to discuss any help or support we can offer.
Further information about Young Carers can be found at the following links:
Carers Trust Hillingdon: https://carerstrusthillingdon.org/young-carers-services/
Young Minds:https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/coping-with-life/young-carers/
Carers Trust UK:https://carers.org/getting-support-if-you-are-a-young-carer-or-young-adult-carer/getting-support-if-you-are-a-young-carer-or-young-adult-carer