Who is a Young Carer?

Young Carers are children and young people under the age of 18 who care for a family member due to an illness, disability, a mental health problem or an alcohol or substance misuse problem, and they cannot cope without the Young Carer’s support. The Young Carer takes on practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities normally expected of an adult, and can include anything from cooking, shopping and housework to administering medication, assisting with personal care such as washing or dressing, interpreting, physical support such as lifting and even emotional support or looking after younger siblings.

Collis Primary School has been given an excellence award by the Richmond Carers Centre for demonstrating consistent excellence in identifying and supporting young carers and showing a strong and sustained commitment to supporting young carers within the community.

If you think your child or a child you know at Collis may be a Young Carer then please contact our Young Carer's Lead, Heather Busby-Steers via email at safeguarding@collis.richmond.sch.uk

The Richmond Carers Centre is a local charity providing emotional and social support for children who are Young Carers. For more information, please see https://www.richmondcarers.org/