TEAGUES BRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL / FAMILY SUPPORT & WELLBEING
Caring for others.
Caring for you.
Some children do much more at home than people might realise. They may help look after a parent, brother, sister or another family member who needs additional care and support.
At Teagues Bridge, we recognise the important role young carers can play in their families. We also believe that every child deserves the time, encouragement and opportunities to enjoy being a child.
01 / UNDERSTANDING YOUNG CARERS
What is a young carer?
A young carer is a child or young person who helps care for a family member who has a disability, long-term illness, mental health difficulty or difficulties with alcohol or drugs.
Their responsibilities may include providing emotional support, helping with household tasks, assisting with personal care or taking on other responsibilities that would normally be carried out by an adult.
A MESSAGE TO YOUNG CARERS
You matter, too.
If you help look after someone at home, you can feel proud of the care you give. But you also deserve support, friendships, time to play and someone to talk to when things feel difficult.
02 / CARING RESPONSIBILITIES
Caring can look different in every family.
Not every young carer will have the same responsibilities. Some children may help occasionally, while others provide regular support in several different ways.
Practical help.
Cooking, cleaning, shopping, helping with laundry or carrying out everyday household tasks.
Personal care.
Helping someone get dressed, move around, wash or manage other personal care needs.
Health and medication.
Helping a family member remember medication, attend appointments or manage aspects of their health.
Emotional support.
Listening, offering reassurance, comforting someone who is upset or worrying about a family member's wellbeing.
03 / OUR SCHOOL COMMITMENT
Every child deserves to thrive.
We understand that caring responsibilities can sometimes affect a child's school experience. A young carer may feel tired, worried or distracted, or find it difficult to balance schoolwork, friendships and life at home.
Teagues Bridge Primary School recognises that young carers may need additional support to enjoy school and access the same educational opportunities as their classmates.
How we can help.
Someone to talk to
A trusted member of staff who can listen and help children share their concerns.
Understanding at school
Working with families to understand how caring responsibilities may affect learning or wellbeing.
Finding further support
Helping families explore relevant services, including our Early Help Offer.
04 / WHEN TO ASK FOR SUPPORT
It's okay to ask for a little help.
Children may not always recognise themselves as young carers. They might simply feel that looking after someone is part of normal family life.
If caring responsibilities are affecting your child's wellbeing, attendance, schoolwork, friendships or time to relax, please speak to us. You don't need to have everything worked out before getting in touch.
FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
You can talk to someone at school.
If you're worried about someone at home, feel tired or have too many things to do, you can speak to a teacher or another adult you trust. You deserve help and support as well.
05 / USEFUL SERVICES AND RESOURCES
Support beyond our school.
These organisations provide information, advice and support for young carers and their families.
LOCAL SUPPORT / TELFORD & WREKIN
Telford & Wrekin All Age Carers Centre.
Information about the local Young Carers Activities Service, including opportunities for young carers to meet others, take part in activities and access support. The centre's current information explains the referral arrangements.
Explore local Young Carers support ↗NATIONAL RESOURCES / EDUCATION
Carers Trust.
Information about young carers, education and the support schools can offer, including resources for recognising and supporting young people with caring responsibilities.
Explore Carers Trust resources ↗NATIONAL SUPPORT / CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Barnardo's.
Advice and support for young carers and their families, including information about caring responsibilities, emotional wellbeing and opportunities to access specialist services.
Explore Barnardo's Young Carers support ↗06 / SPEAK TO US
We're here to listen.
If your child has caring responsibilities, or you think they may benefit from additional support, please contact the school office. We can arrange for you to speak to an appropriate member of staff.
You can also explore our Early Help Offer for further information about family support.
THE BEATING HEART OF OUR COMMUNITY
Every child deserves a childhood.
At Teagues Bridge, we want every young carer to feel recognised, valued and supported, both in school and beyond the classroom.
