Young carers are children and young people who help look after a family member who is ill, disabled, has a mental health difficulty or needs extra support. At St Peter’s, we want every young carer to feel seen, supported and able to enjoy school like everyone else. This page explains who is here to help and how to get in touch.

Information for Students

Are you a young carer? You may be a young carer if you help look after a family member who is ill, disabled, has a mental health difficulty or needs extra support.

You are not alone. Many young people have caring responsibilities. At St Peter’s, we want you to feel supported, understood and able to enjoy being young.

Talk to someone. If caring responsibilities are affecting your schoolwork, friendships or how you feel, speak to a trusted member of staff, to Mr Newbould-Smith, our Young Carers Lead, or come along to a drop-in session.

Support is available. We can listen, help you to access support and signpost you to local young carers services. You do not have to manage everything on your own.

The Young Carers Team

• Mr Newbould-Smith: Young Carers Lead and Key Stage 5 Coordinator
• Mr McKenna: Key Stage 3 Coordinator
• Mrs Kumari: Key Stage 4 Coordinator
• Miss Purcell: Support Coordinator

 

 

Drop-in Sessions

Our drop-in sessions take place at lunchtime in Room 0-06. They run at the same time every week, whether it is a Week A or a Week B.

• Key Stage 3 (Years 7 to 9): Mondays
• Key Stage 4 and 5 (Years 10 to 13): Wednesdays

What We Provide

• A safe space
• Referrals
• Social opportunities
• Academic support
• Drop-in sessions

Advice for Parents and Carers

Recognising young carers. Caring responsibilities are not always obvious, and many families do not realise that their child counts as a young carer.

Look out for signs. Your child may seem tired, worried or distracted, take on extra responsibilities at home, or find it difficult to attend school or complete homework.

Talk openly and listen. Give your child opportunities to talk about their caring role and how they feel. Reassure them that they are not alone and that it is okay to ask for help.

Where to find help. If you think your child may be a young carer, please contact Mr Newbould-Smith, our Young Carers Lead, at [contact details]. We can help to identify suitable support and signpost families to local young carers services and other organisations.

Self-Referral Form for Parents and Carers

If you think your child may be a young carer, you can tell us by completing our self-referral form.

 

 

This form is not monitored for urgent concerns. If you are worried about your child’s safety, please contact safeguarding@stpetersacademy.org.uk

Our Policy

You can read our Young Carers Policy here.