What is a young carer?

A young carer is somebody who cares for or is affected by someone else at home – usually a parent or sibling – who suffers from physical or mental ill health, or who has substance misuse issues.

The person they care for may suffer from:

• mental health problems
• disability
• chronic ill-health
• drug and alcohol misuse
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How do we support Young Carers at Campion?

• We make sure that we have frequent contact with you and your family.
• We can signpost you and your family to other agencies and services that may be able to help.
• We can make contact with teachers at the school to make them aware that you might sometimes struggle with homework.
• We can offer help to get homework completed in school at after school clubs.
• We have a lunch time drop-in session on Monday lunch time in A12 for young carers to attend.

We have a member of staff, Mrs. Richens, who co-ordinates the work we do with you and your family and the school, she is supported by Mrs. Probert.

You can contact Mrs Richens at laura-jor1@campion.warwickshire.sch.uk

We work in partnership with Warwickshire Young Carers to support you.