What is a Young Carer?

A young carer is someone under the safe of 18 who regularly helps to look after a relative with a disability, illness or other problem. This can be physical support or emotional support.

What we do in school to support our Young Carers?

We meet once a week for an informal get together with other Young Carers to relax, chat with others and just have some time out. 

We are very lucky to be supported by others within the local community this includes:

• Wallingford School, Young Carers lead who helps us organise trips and events with other Young Carers locally.
• Be Free Young Carers help us support all our Young Carers in the best way possible, this can include organising visits from a yoga teacher to deliver 'mindful movements' with our children. They also signpost us to other charities that can support us.

If you feel your child would benefit or is a Young Carer please contact Mrs McDowell on 

CMcd2819@crowmarsh-gifford.oxon.sch.uk

Mrs McDowell young carers lead (operational) and Vania Eaglen SLT young carers lead.