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New E-Bulletin for Young Carers In Schools: Issue #16

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“Fun”, “friendly”, “inspirational” and “eye‑opening” were just some of the words young carers used to describe this year’s event at the Armadillo Youth Café in Yate.

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How to refer to the young carers service

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How to refer to the young carers service

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Carers Support Centre | Bristol and South Gloucestershire

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Use the online form below to submit a referral, or download our referral form.

For professionals making a referral

All young carers have the right to an assessment, however, to help decide whether to make a referral to the Young Carers Service the young carer can fill in a simple Caring Roles Questionnaire. Responses are scored. If the young person and/ or their family would like additional support, we recommend that those who score over 10 are referred to our service.

The Questionnaire will also provide the information you need to complete our referral form. Do not include the Caring Roles Questionnaire when you send in a referral.

Full guidance on using the questionnaire is here. It also includes a wide-ranging list of support services young carers can access that can be given to parents/guardians. This questionnaire will go through a trial period up December 2023. There are feedback forms so that young people and professionals can let us know if this new tool is useful.

The overall purpose of this questionnaire is to help:

young carers share with others what caring they are doing

professionals better understand what the young carers are dealing with, assess if it is appropriate to refer them for additional support and provide information on the range of support young carers can access.

The guidance pack includes:
Additional information
Submission of referral

You can return the completed form marked 'Private and Confidential' to: Bristol and South Glos Young Carers, Carers Support Centre, The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2QQ.

Alternatively, referrals can be sent to us via email. Please use a secure email service and send to us at: youngc@carerssupportcentre.org.uk.

For any enquiries, please contact us on 0117 958 9980.

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Referral to our young carers service | Carers Support Centre

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Our service is funded to work with young carers aged 8-18 in Bristol & South Gloucestershire. See the eligibility criteria to receive support.

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Young Carers In Schools E-Bulletin: Issue #16

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YCAD 2026 takes place on Wednesday, 11th March. Its theme, ‘Fair Futures for Young Carers’, highlights the need for young carers to have recognition, support and opportunities to reach their potential.

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Finding My Way work book for children & young people impacted by addiction within their family

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Finding My Way work book for children & young people impacted by addiction within their family

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The ‘Finding My Way’ workbook is a creative and compassionate workbook designed for children and young people aged eight and above who are currently living with, or have previously been impacted by addiction within their family. To be used by professionals supporting children and young people.

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Sheffield Young Carers | Dedicated to helping young carers across Sheffield

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Finding My Way Workbook — Sheffield Young Carers | Dedicated to helping young carers across Sheffield

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‘Finding My Way’ - A workbook for young people affected by addiction in the family.

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Carers Week Lunchtime Bingo (Primary schools)

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Carers Week Lunchtime Bingo (Primary schools)

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BSG Young Carers Support leaflet for young carers & families

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BSG Young Carers Support leaflet for young carers & families

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Booklet for young people who live with someone with a drug or alcohol problem

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Booklet for young people who live with someone with a drug or alcohol problem

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Young Carers In Schools E-Bulletin: Issue #14

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YCAD 2026 Presentation - Secondary Schools

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YCAD 2026 Presentation - Secondary Schools

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How secondary schools can better support young people affected by a parents drinking.

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How secondary schools can better support young people affected by a parents drinking.

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SCHOOLS BETTER SUPPORT

YOUNG PEOPLE AFFECTED BY

A PARENT’S DRINKING?

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BSG YCAD 2026 Presentation Primary Schools

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BSG YCAD 2026 Presentation Primary Schools

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Young Carers In Schools E-Bulletin: Issue #14

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An independent review of the Award has found that awarded schools identify almost four times the number of young carers than schools without the award. A big thank you to the young carers champions and young carers at Christchurch Juniors Downend and Woodlands Academy Bristol for taking part in the review.

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Carers Trust - Getting Support if you are a Young Adult Carer

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Carers Trust - Getting Support if you are a Young Adult Carer

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Carers Trust, alongside lots of other organisations, can help you if you are a young carer or young adult carer.

Carers Trust's network of local carer organisations in England, Scotland and Wales offer information, advice, practical support and/or care in the home. Many of them, but not all, have services for young carers and young adult carers. Find your nearest carer centre through the Carers Trust network.

Find young carer services near you

Emergency services

If your or someone else is at immediate risk of harm or a criminal act has been committed call 999 immediately to get help.

Health advice and information

If you have an urgent medical problem or need medical advice call 111. You can also visit the NHS website or Scotland NHS Inform.

For other organisations to contact, see The Children's Society or Young Scot in Scotland.

General advice and resources for young carers

Carers Trust has a wide range of helpful information and advice for unpaid carers of all ages that includes relevant and useful information for young carers and young adult carers. You can resources specifically for young carers and young adult carers.

The Children's Society works with children and young people and has lots of advice and resources for young carers on its website.

The Mix provides support for young people aged 25 and under on things such as mental health, relationships and money. It has recently launched an online group chat for young carers/young adult carers which takes place on Friday evenings.

Young Scot is Scotland's national youth information service. Visit the website for stories from other young people on their experience of being a carer and get loads of information on caring for someone.

Meic is the helpline service for children and young people up to the age of 25 in Wales. Freephone: 0808 80 23456 or visit the website for other ways to get in touch.

Financial advice and support

Carers Trust has detailed information on the money and benefits you can receive for all unpaid carers which is relevant for young carers as well. Read about the benefits, grants and other sources of financial help you may be able to claim.

Find out about financial support for young and young adult carers on Money Advice.

Young carers aged 16-18 in Scotland may also be eligible for a Young Carer Grant.

Young carers across Scotland can access a package of opportunities via Young Scot Membership.

Getting into work

The Carers Trust handbook, Getting into Work, is for young adult carers in England who want to enter employment. It will be particularly useful if you are looking for work for the first time, have been out of work for a while or if you are in work but looking for a new job.

Your rights

For young carers and young adult carers in England

See the Carers Trust booklet Know your Rights: Support for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers in England.

LawStuff gives free legal information to young people in England. LawStuff is run by Coram Children's Legal Centre, which provides more detailed information both over the phone and online.

The Children's Society's website also has information for children and young people in England on your rights.

The Office of the Children's Commissioner for England speaks up for children and young people so that policymakers and the people who have an impact on their lives take their views and interests into account when making decisions about them.

For young carers and young adult carers in Scotland

Wellbeing and mental health

Staying safe on the internet

The UK Safer Internet Centre has online safety tips, advice and resources to help you stay safe online.

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Getting support if you are a young carer or young adult carer

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There are lots of organisations that can help you if you are a young carer or young adult carer. Get the support you need here.

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Posters for professionals and young carers, plus a storytelling guide.

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Kare - The magazine for Young Caregivers

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Kare - The magazine for Young Caregivers

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Run jointly by Carers Trust and The Children's Society, the Young Carers in Schools (YCiS) programme works with schools across England to share good practice, provide relevant tools and training, and to celebrate the great outcomes that many schools achieve for young carers. Due to the increased pressures of Covid-19, now is a crucial time to be implementing support for young carers in school.

After five years, we are discussing ways to improve and update the YCiS programme. Please get in touch with any feedback or to be a part of this process.

Why take part?

The Young Carers in Schools programme enables schools to:

Gain national recognition for raising outcomes for young carers through the Young Carers in Schools Award.

Identify manageable steps to improve educational outcomes for this vulnerable pupil group - the programme breaks down the actions schools can take so that your school can prioritise what to do next.

Access additional support including tools, templates and good practice examples, webinars and professional development events.

Your privacy
We promise to keep your personal details safe. You can change how we contact you at any time by contacting us at dpo@carers.org or 0300 772 9600. To see how we protect and use your personal data read our Privacy Policy

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Young Carers in Schools is a free initiative that makes it as easy as possible for schools to support young carers, and awards good practice. Run jointly by Carers Trust and The Children's Society, the Young Carers in Schools (YCiS) programme works with schools across England to share good practice, provide relevant tools and training, and to celebrate...

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Get ready for Young Carers Action Day 2025! Download resources to raise awareness and support young carers on 12th March with the theme ‘Give Me A Break’.

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What is the award? – Young Carers in Schools

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The Young Carers in Schools Award allows schools to gain recognition from leading charities for their good practice and ability to meet the needs of young carers.

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BSG YCAD 2025 Presentation - Primary Schools

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BSG YCAD 2025 Presentation - Primary Schools

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BSG YCAD 2025 Presentation - Secondary Schools

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BSG YCAD 2025 Presentation - Secondary Schools

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BSG YCAD 2024 Presentation - Primary schools

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BSG YCAD 2024 Presentation - Primary schools

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SPCK Assemblies - Design by andrewelliott.co.uk and development by Melchior Telematics

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school assemblies - for every season for everyone.

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National Young Carers Voice Assembly Pack

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National Young Carers Voice Assembly Pack

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Young Carers Assembly Resource Pack — Young Carers National Voice

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We have created this resource pack because we want you to know who we are, what we do and to help support us.

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BSG YCAD 2024 Presentation - Secondary schools

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BSG YCAD 2024 Presentation - Secondary schools

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BSG YCAD 2023 Presentation - Primary Schools

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BSG YCAD 2023 Presentation - Primary Schools

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Supporting the Social and Emotional Learning of Young Carers

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Supporting the Social and Emotional Learning of Young Carers

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YCAD 2024 - Resource pack - Suffolk Carers

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YCAD 2024 - Resource pack - Suffolk Carers

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Use the activities in this pack on Young Carers Action Day to help children understand what a young carer is and what types of jobs they might have to do to support the person they are caring for. The resources will help them to think about the nature of responsibility and encourage feelings of empathy.

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Young Carers Action Day KS2 Discussion Pack

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Young carers can sometimes feel isolated. They may not prioritise their own wellbeing and may have to put the needs of someone else above their own needs. This pack will help young people think about the role of a carer and how their lives may be different to their own. It gives diary examples and situations that may help young people understand the pressure placed on young carers. This understanding will hopefully help young people to show empathy and kindness to others. The activities in this pack can be used on Young Carers Action Day on 15th March or at any time of the year when studying PSHE. Why not use our Young Carers Action Day KS2 PowerPoint alongside this pack to support your teaching on this topic?

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Secondary school tutor slides example - City Academy

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Secondary school tutor slides example - City Academy

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YCAD Assembly Secondary school example - Bedminster Down

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YCAD Assembly Secondary school example - Bedminster Down

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What our young carers service offer to professionals

Awareness and training CPD sessions for professionals in all settings

We provide a range of awareness and training sessions for professionals. This can be anything from a 15-minute overview to half day more training that can cover:

Young carers experiences

The impact of caring

Local context

How to identify

Raising awareness with parents/ guardians

Support young carers needs

Referral pathways

Young carers co-design and are involved where possible in the delivery of our training.

Contact us for more details.

Advice and guidance on creating a young carer-friendly environment

Identifying young carers

This will depend on your setting, issues to consider are:
Are staff alert to the need to identify potential young carers?

Be aware there may be fear around sharing their story, so take time to ask

Remember the young carer is the expert in their own lives

Ask the young carers what they feel they need - what would help

Learn about the barriers young carers face to get the support they need and reach their potential.

How to raise awareness about young carers and the support available to them

Have information on your website and on notice boards where service users are.

Take the opportunity to raise awareness of who young carers are when you meet with families and/or young people.

Highlight Young Carers Action Day (held in March each year)

Young Carers Charter

Members of our Young Carers Voice produced a Young Carers Charter that they would like to see all relevant organisations sign up to. Here are some ways organisations can use it:

Review how young carer-friendly your organisation is by identifying how the organisation implements each point of the charter.

Use it as a topic of discussion in staff team meetings

Download the Young Carers' Charter

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Guidance for Professionals Supporting Young Carers | Carers Support

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Advice for professionals on identifying and supporting young carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

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Ideas for school staff to support young carers - Young Carers National Voice

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Primary school assembly example by S.Glos primary school

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Primary school assembly example by S.Glos primary school

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Check list of signs a pupil is a young carer

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Identifying hidden and new young carers: A tool for education providers

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Identifying hidden and new young carers: A tool for education providers

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Carers Support Centre | Bristol and South Gloucestershire

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You can see which local schools are already signed up below. We hope that more schools will sign up to the programme soon. For information on how your school can join the Young Carers in Schools Programme, please click here or contact us.

Bristol

Air Balloon Hill Primary School

Jenny Knight

Ashton Park School

Radha Sharma

Avanti Gardens School

Nicola Rogers

Badocks Wood E-ACT Academy

Sophie Jenkins

Bannerman Road Community Academy

Sian Lennox-Gordan

Barton Hill Academy

Gina Searle

Bedminster Down School

Gabrielle Ahmed

Blaise High School

Joe Bransfield

Bridge Learning Campus

Caroline Johnson

Bristol Brunel Academy

Luke England

Bristol Cathedral School

Rowan Rooney

Bristol Free School

Ruby Hastings

Bristol Gateway School

Ollie Benzie

Bristol Grammar School

Claire Kent

Bristol Hospital Education Service

Emily Matthews

Bristol Metropoliton

Jo Howall

Broomhill Primary School

Liz Willis

Cabot Primary School

Felicity Llewlyn-Hodgson

City Academy

Lisa Bunker

City of Bristol College

Natalie Keeley

Compass Point Primary

Mike Howshall

Cotham School

Lucy Cadwallader

Cotham Gardens Primary

Sophie Dunne

Cotham School

Elizabeth Smith

Easton CofE Primary

Toria Moore

Fairfield High School

Amy Hornsby

Fairlawn Primary School

Siobhan Lennox-Brown

Fishponds CofE Academy

Michelle Cahill

Filton Avenue Primary

Sam Crane

Fonthill Primary Academy

Claire Pringle

Glenfrome Primary School

Sharon Hinchey

Greenfield E-ACT Academy

Fiona Chapman

Hareclive E-ACT Academy

Luke Harding

Henbury court primary

Bron O'Neill

Henleaze Junior School

Jonathan Parr

Hillcrest Primary School

Kate Higginson

Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy

Sarah Morgan

Knowle Park Primary

Jayne Dollin

KnowleDGE

Emma Uppington

Little Mead Primary Academy

Pat Scott

LPW Independent School

contact school

May Park Primary School

Sonia Robertson

Merchants Primary Academy

Claire Neaves

Merchants Academy

Jennifer Templar

Minerva Primary

Emily Hudson

Montpellier High School

Emma Boyes

Oasis Academy Brightstowe

Rhian Davies-Jones

Oasis Academy Longcross

Rachel Barry

Orchard School

Helen Morris

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School

Jane Stone

Parson Street School

Maria Eccles

Perry Court Primary E-ACT

contact school

Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy

Imrana Bashir

Redland Green School

Jo Williams

Redmaids High School

Grace Badger

Seamills Primary School

Nicky Phillips

Shield Road Primary

Sophie Barton

Shirehampton Primary School

Paul Maddaford

St Bedes Catholic College

Esther Smith

St Bernard's Catholic Primary School

Meg Wilson

St Bonaventures Catholic Primary School

Sarah Ballantine

St Brendan's College

Sensi Mclean

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Jo Garnier

St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School

Sabrina Simms

St Nicholas of Tolentine RCPS

Catherine Wilcox

St Patricks Catholic Primary School

Norah Raine

St Peters Primary

Samantha Grainger

St Ursulas E-ACT Academy

Ali Brown

St Werburgh's Primary

Charmaine Prewett

Stoke Bishop CofE Primary

Claire Woodman-Smith

Stoke Park Primary

Jane Dennison

Summer Hill Academy

Louise Dunbar

Woodlands Academy

Lianne Sheldon

Trinity Academy

Emily Pearce

Two Mile Hill Primary School

Cynthia Mayo

Wansdyke Primary School

Lisa Kidd

West Town Lane

Natalie Smith

Westbury Park

Helen Clark

Whitehall Primary School

Emily Shuker

Wicklea Academy

Rachel Morley

Victoria Park Primary

Rebecca Jackson

South Gloucestershire

Abbeywood Community School

Lisa Bamford

Aurora Hedgeway

Steven Baxter

Barley Close Primary School

Sharon Harris & Hazel Popel

Beacon Rise Primary School

Alison King

Bowsland Green Primary School

Freddy Clemo

Bradley Stoke Community School

Zoe Hopkinson

Brimsham Green School

Jo Gay

Castle School

Ally Budd

Castlefell School

Alexandria Smith

Charlton Wood Primary Academy

Emily Smith

Chipping Sodbury School

Rosie Gosling

Christ the King

Mary Mainwaring

Christ Church C of E VC Junior School

Tracey Eatwell

Christchurch Hanham

Nicola Donnithorne

Digitech Studio School

Tracey Roberts

Downend Academy

Sophie Dorman

Elm Park Primary School

Michelle Keeping

Frampton Cotterell CofE

Catherine Walker

Gillingstool Primary School

Emma Stimpson

Hanham Abbots Junior School

Helen Lees

Hanham Woods Academy

Ruth Collett

John Cabot Academy

Jo Dickson

Kings Oak Academy

Sharon Bryant and Hannah Briden

Little Stoke Primary School

Helene Sutton

Mangotsfield School

Gareth John

Marlwood Academy

Jill Boucher

Meadowbrook Primary School

Becky Smith

Old Sodbury CofE Primary

Michelle Toghill

Olveston CEVC Primary School

Lee Dunn

Patchway Community College

contact school

Pucklechurch CE VC Primary School

Gemma Jones

Sir Bernhard Lovell Academy

Contact school

St Annes CE VC Primary

Linzi Joiner

St Barnabas CofE Primary School

Jenny Newbolt

St John's Mead Church of England Primary School

Natalie Goddard

St Stephens Junior School

Kristina Pargrey

Stoke Lodge Primary School

Danielle James

Tyndale Primary School

Jemma Stuart

The Tynings

Nicola Dutton

The Ridge Junior School

Lucy Evans

Wansdyke Primary School

Lisa Kidd

Watermore Primary School

Jacqui Powell

Winterbourne Academy

Ellen Tomkies

Yate Academy

James Harding

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You can see which schools are already signed up to our Young Carers in Schools programme in Bristol & South Gloucestershire.

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BSG Young Carers Support Professionals leaflet

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BSG Young Carers Support Professionals leaflet

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Staff Awareness Training - Young Carers Support

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Staff Awareness Training - Young Carers Support

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Young Carers staff awareness training 2025 (1)

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Bristol & South Gloucestershire young carers service

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Bristol & South Gloucestershire young carers service

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Carers Support Centre | Bristol and South Gloucestershire

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Help for young carers | Carers Support Centre

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We give help and support to children aged 8-18, their families and professionals working with young carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

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Young Carers in Bunnyland - Helping to support the youngest young carers

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Young Carers in Bunnyland - Helping to support the youngest young carers

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Our project is currently operating in the UK and Japan and we are talking to potential partners in other countries . Our project team are all enthusiastically members of the Young Carers Alliance and are operating from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil , Kingston upon Thames in the UK and Nagoya in Japan.

Why is this so important?

There are many millions of young children around the world who are carers and yet there is no reflection of their lives in children's literature. This we are setting out to change; initially through promoting the work of Ana Graça - film maker, artist and illustrator of children's books. We hope that other artists will realise that there is a huge gap in the market and join in!

We know that the visual arts can play valuable role in helping practitioners in health, social care and community organisations in communicating with young children who are carers. We look to promote this approach and show its effectiveness.

Making a difference

Our Young Carers Illustrations Project is an informal collaboration that started with a chance conversation and commenced its first activities in April 2024. The scope and impact of what is being done has expanded very rapidly and we are now actively marketing an exciting range of products. In this website we outline of some of our current activities and future plans..... these are under continual review and expanded whenever the opportunity arises. If you have ideas about how to use or further develop our materials, please do get in touch.

Our latest book is now available at popular online bookstores

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Young Carers alliance webinars for professionals

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Young Carers alliance webinars for professionals

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Tuesday 19th November - Presentation slides Thursday 20th June 2024 - Early identification

Thursday 20th June - Presentation slides
Voices of youngest young carers
Wednesday 7 February 2024 - Young Carers and their rights
Presentation slides Tuesday 28 November 2023 - Young Carers: A Health perspective Presentation slides Thursday 28 September 2023 - Where next for identifying and supporting young carers in school? Download the presentation slides Kent Young Carers - Moving on Up (Year 6 transitions document) Wednesday 12 July 2023 - Identifying and supporting Young Carers - A whole-family approach
Download the presentation slides Blackpool Carers Centre Family Focus Project overview Thursday 22 June 2023 - Transitions: Opening up opportunities for young adult carers

Download the presentation slides Thursday 11 May 2023 - Young Carers Alliance Forum - Young Carers from under-represented backgrounds Download the presentation slides Thursday 9 March 2023 - Young Carers Alliance Forum - Young Carers and Further/Higher Education Download the presentation slides Wednesday 8 March 2023 - The 2021 Census and Young Carers/Young Adult Carers

Wednesday 8 February 2023 - Young Carers Alliance and APPG for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers - Plans for 2023 Harrow Carers video Thursday 1 December 2022, 1.30pm-3.00pm - Supporting the health of young carers through sport
Centre 33's presentation
Monday 6 June 2022, 1-3pm - Research, Policy and Practice Forum - Transitions Tuesday 15 March 2022 - Launch event Monday 27 September 2021 - Young Carers Research and Practice Forum Paper presented by John Bangs on young carers, legislation and the NHS
Statutory guidance for Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and Trusts on working in partnership with people and communities (incudes specific references to young carers)
Young Carers' rights explained - A paper by John Bangs and Professor Luke Clements
Download the presentation slides

Download the presentation slides

Thursday 24 November 2022, 10.00am-1.00pm - Improving identification and support for young carers from a health perspective

Wednesday 2 November 2022, 10.00am-12.00pm - Young carers and the school census

Monday 10 October 2022, 1.00pm-3.00pm - World Mental Health Day - young carers supporting a parent with mental illness

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Tuesday 19th November - Presentation slides Thursday 20th June 2024 - Early identification Thursday 20th June - Presentation slides Voices of youngest young carers Wednesday 7 February 2024 - Young Carers and their rights Presentation slides Tuesday 28 November 2023 - Young Carers: A Health perspective Presentation slides Thursday 28 September 2023 - Where next for identifying and supporting young carers in school?

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Young Carers Alliance resources including, Support, Policy, Practice & research

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E-learning tool: working with young people affected by parental alcohol misuse

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E-learning tool: working with young people affected by parental alcohol misuse

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Families affected by parental alcohol misuse

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Learn more about how to support young people who live in families affected by alcohol and drug use.

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Educare: 1 hour young carers online course

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Educare: 1 hour young carers online course

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This course on ‘Young Carers’ will help you to understand who young carers are and what they do. You will learn about signs that might indicate someone is a young carer, and what their needs might be. The course looks at their rights in law and considers what support they need and how you can help. Scenarios and videos are used to provide useful insight into the lives of young carers. The course is written in partnership with The Children’s Society and uses insights and quotes throughout the course from young carers that they support.

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Young Carers & Bullying Course (30mins) Anti-bullying Alliance

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Young Carers & Bullying Course (30mins) Anti-bullying Alliance

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This short course will give you a good understanding of Young Carers and Bullying. It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. You will be asked to complete a survey at the end of the course and will receive a CPD certificate upon completion. Your certificate will remain in the ‘My trainings’ section of the e-learning platform and you can click on the pink tick to download it at any time.

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Recording young carers on school management information systems guide

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Recording young carers on school management information systems guide

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Bristol & South Gloucestershire Young Carers in Schools Network-20251119_093811-Meeting Recording.mp4

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Young Carers Films - Suitable for primary schools.docx

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Young Carer films for professionals.docx

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Service available to young carers (Bristol)

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Service available to young carers (Bristol)

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Services available to young carers (South Gloucestershire)

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Services available to young carers (South Gloucestershire)

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Sense: Support for young carers and siblings of disabled people

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Sense: Support for young carers and siblings of disabled people

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Caring for someone with a mental illness

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Caring for someone with a mental illness

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Helping someone feeling emotionally unwell

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Helping someone feeling emotionally unwell

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Booklet for young carers by young carers

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Booklet for young carers by young carers

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Copyright ME>WE - All Rights Reserved - The European Union support for the production of this website does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the European Union institutions and bodies cannot be held responsi­ble for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

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Know Your Rights: A Guide for Young Carers

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Know Your Rights: A Guide for Young Carers

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Know Your Rights: A Guide for Young Carers

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Empowering young carers with essential information on their rights, benefits, carer assessments, and tailored support. Find out more.

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Additional booklist Young-Carer-Book-List.pdf

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Mentoring, information & resources

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The Young Carers Development Trust is a registered charity which tackles the lack of opportunity experienced by many young carers due to their caring responsibilities.

On average each year 48 school days (10 weeks) are missed or cut significantly short because of their caring roles. Children who are young carers miss out on all sorts of opportunities, from basic education to social and developmental activities. At the Young Carers Development Trust we enable young carers to fulfill their potential, their hopes and dreams.

Prior to the YCDT's formation in 2012, only one young carer in west Wiltshire had been to university. Trustees are united in their view that young carers' life experiences often equip them for high achievement, once the difficulties caused by their caring responsibilities are addressed. YCDT is establishing a network of high-achieving young carers, willing to become active and inspiring role models for others from backgrounds similar to their own. YCDT works through its Development Mentors who provide resources and mentoring for these young carers. We currently support young carers from North Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucester, Wiltshire and Bath & North East Somerset.

'The Young Carers Development Trust helped me develop my skills and learning so I could get into university. I was the first in my family to go to university and was so unsure about what to do and when. YCDT supported me with visiting uni's, asking questions and providing tuition to support me passing my A-levels.

Not only did they support me in a practical way, but they cheered me on during the process, helping me believe in my potential, something I am eternally grateful for. I have since completed my degree in psychology, and have returned to Uni for further postgraduate diplomas. All of this would not be possible without them.'
Amy Riley - YCDT Ambassador
'We made our first referral to YCDT in 2018 and they have been supporting us with Young Carers in North Somerset ever since.

YCDT has made a significant difference to the carers that we have referred, providing them with 1:1 mentors who are there to focus on them, allowing them to think about what they want for their futures, both in studies and beyond. YCDT provide much needed support throughout GCSE's and are excellent advocates with schools and colleges, attending meetings and offering solid guidance and practical help by providing laptops for learning.

With the support of YCDT, our Young Carers have had wonderful successes, with one being offered a spot at a leading private girls' school, the type of opportunity which would never have been available without the input from YCDT and their mentors. We have even had success with some moving on to university and others nominated for and winning National Carer awards. The difference has been life changing for our young carers and we are so grateful that we can work with YCDT. We cannot speak highly enough of the support and opportunities they have provided. Comment below from parent following referral:

"I've just been searching the Young Carers Development Trust - I've cried again watching their video. Thank you so much for putting 'A' forward for it - honestly I think this is exactly what she needs for her confidence"
Fern Davis - North Somerset Carers Support
'As a former beneficiary of the YCDT, at a time when my ambitions for higher education were continuously shot down, the support I was shown through mentoring and funding opened my eyes to the possibilities of achieving more for myself.

The help given to me by YCDT was instrumental, broadening my academic horizons through the provision of 1-2-1 academic tutoring, including multiple trips to repair my laptop, a trip to visit a university with my mentor, and even financial support with vocational goals like working for Camp America.

I would not be where I am today without them, and I am extremely grateful to Wiltshire Young Carers for referring me to YCDT and seeing potential in me when I did not.'
Kerry McKenzie - Young Carers Support Worker & Former YCDT Beneficiary

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The Young Carers Development Trust is a registered charity which tackles the lack of opportunity experienced by many young carers due to their caring responsibilities. On average each year 48 school days (10 weeks) are missed or cut significantly short because of their caring roles.

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Bristol Black Carers is an award-winning charity providing culturally appropriate support and assistance for carers and their families within Black & Asian communities across Bristol.

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BDP Youth work

The BDP Youth Work team provide free and confidential support around alcohol and/or other drugs for children and young people aged 11 - 19 years old ( Up to 25 years old for individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities) throughout Bristol.

This service is for young people where there is a concern about their own alcohol or other drug use, or they are affected by family substance use.

We can work with young people regardless of what they are using, including cannabis, alcohol, nitrous oxide and cocaine.

What we offer:

12 weeks of 1-to-1 support for young people who are using substances or if they are affected by familial substance use.

As well as in person, young people can access support on the phone, text WhatsApp and video chat.

Drug use workshops for groups of young people who are at risk to potentially using substances.

Outreach and detached work around the city with frequent visits to other youth service organisations and communities.

Advice and support for young people's workers who are working with a young person who might use substances.

To chat with one of the team, please:

Call 0117 987 6008

Email bdpyouthwork@bdp.org.uk

To make a referral, please fill in this form

Cannabis Support - New Leaf

New Leaf is a project within our existing BDP Youth Team and aims to provide targeted support for young people aged 11-17 who are adversely affected by cannabis. New Leaf will work with a young person for up to 6 months through 1-to-1 sessions and group work.

We hope to help young people by reducing dependency through offering alternative ways of thinking, building positive peer relationships and building motivation for diversionary activities. This project provides support for young people using cannabis who are most at risk from Child Criminal Exploitation, Child Sexual Exploitation, Anti-Social Behaviour and Serious Youth Violence, including knife crime.

New Leaf Rapid is a new project working with young people at risk of exclusion from education due to drug possession or the direct impact on behaviours of parental alcohol and other drug use. The project works with Safer Options (Bristol's Violence Reduction Unit) to use Bristol's Drugs in School Pathway to support young people to change. New Leaf Rapid responds in 48 hours, offers schools additional help and advice to reduce exclusions and alternatively provide young people 6-12 weeks one to one support, addressing their drug use and behaviours.

To contact New Leaf please email newleaf@bdp.org.uk or call 0117 987 6009

Youth Groups

Our Family Team run a free and confidential youth group for children and young people who are living with a family member who uses alcohol or drugs.

Our youth group is an opportunity to get out for the evening and have some fun with other young people. We have groups for 5 - 10 year olds and for 11 - 16 year olds, covering the whole of Bristol. We have dinner together and do activities including arts and crafts, outdoor play, cooking and 1-to-1 time if a young person wants to take some time out.

All groups are held for two hours one week-day evening a week, twice a month for 5 - 10 year olds and monthly for 11 - 16 year olds. Transport is arranged to get the young person there and take them home again, either by car or minibus.

To make a referral to our M32 Youth Group, please click here.

To find out more, please contact our Family Team on the number below.
Call 0117 987 6009
Family Support

If you are a parent or carer, we have a range of support available for your child who may be being affected by your alcohol or drug use.

For professionals working within Family in Focus (formerly Early Help), a Bristol Children's Centre or Children and Family Services we can provide information, advice and guidance, as well as training to professionals about substance use and families. You can contact our Family Team on 0117 987 6009.

Accessing Support

The BDP Youth Team can be accessed through schools, colleges, training academies, alternative learning provisions and other youth services across Bristol. We can also work flexibly and meet young people in alternative community settings. If they attend college or school outside of Bristol or have left education, we can meet them in different venues.

Please find a selection of the places we offer support in our Youth Work Map below.

Make a referral

If you are a professional who wants to refer a young person, you can fill out a referral form found on our lead partner service, Creative Youth Network's website. You will see the option for help for a young person using drugs or alcohol or if affected by someone else use towards the end of the form.

For more information, or if you are a parent or carer, please contact our team on 0117 987 6008.

To get in contact with the team please:

Call 0117 987 6009

Email info@bdp.org.uk

Visit us: 11 Brunswick Square, Bristol, BS2 8PE

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Find out what specific support is available from BDP for Children and Young People.

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Young Carers moving up to secondary school

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Young Carers moving up to secondary school

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YCiS Policy recommendations (award criteria 2.1)

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YCiS Policy recommendations (award criteria 2.1)

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To meet young carers’ needs more effectively, schools should also have a policy in place that specifies in greater detail how the school will identify and address young carers’ needs. This can either take the form of a new policy developed specifically for young carers, or the revision of an existing policy to include young carers, such as the school inclusion policy.

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Bristol Primary model of support example

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Bristol Primary model of support example

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Bristol Primary young carers policy example

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Bristol Primary young carers policy example