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At RHPS, we are very aware that some of our children take on caring duties at home for other family members.  A young carer is anyone between the ages of 5 and 24 who provides care, assistance or support to someone else in the family who is ill or disabled – this could be mum or dad but also a brother, sister, grandparent or another relative.

Most of our young carers look after one of their parents or care for a brother or sister. Some do extra jobs in and around the home, such as cooking, cleaning, or helping someone to get dressed and move around. Others provide emotional support or help to manage someone's behaviour.

For some Young Carers, school can be a place where they can forget about their caring responsibilities and feel "normal" for a while. But it can also be a place where they feel under extra pressure or where people don't understand what life is like outside school. It can sometimes be hard to juggle responsibilities as a young carer with the demands of teachers, friends and homework and this is why we sometimes need to put additional support in place.  

We work closely with the Suffolk Young Carers Project, and we run a Young Carers group in school.  Our staff and Governors are committed to ensuring children who are caring for others have space and support to achieve their full potential at school.  

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We are here to help?
Sometimes, being a young carer can get too much to deal with on your own. If you’re having any of these feelings, talk to your teacher or the Young Carer Leaders and they will be able to help you. 
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  • Stressed by too much responsibility
  • Physically tired
  • Worried about your relative’s health
  • Coping with other people’s mood
  • No time for yourself or your homework
  • Missing school
  • Feeling embarrassed about your situation
  • Being bullied
  • Low self-esteem, anxiety, anger or guilt

You’re not alone if any of these happen to you. Young carers miss an average of 48 days of school because of their role and 68% have been bullied at some point directly because of having to care for someone. Organisations set up to help young carers recognise all of these problems and have people and strategies to support you.
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Even if you don’t feel like you need help for a problem, it is always good to have the support of others who understand your situation. Young carers groups run all around the UK to help with advice as well as giving you somewhere to let off steam and enjoy yourself.

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Are you a young carer?

Links...

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RHPS - Young Carers Policy
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File Type: pdf
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RHPS - Young Carers Statement
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Mrs R. Garland
Year 6 Class Teacher
Young Carer Leader
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  • HOME
    • Headteacher's Welcome
    • Our Visions and Aims
  • KEY INFORMATION
    • Statutory Information
    • School Performance & OFSTED
    • School Dates & Opening Times
    • Staffing
    • Key forms and letters >
      • Pick Up Arrangement Forms (inc. Green, Amber cards)
      • Photo and video permission form
      • Informing us of absence (not sickness related) & Attendance Information
      • SICKNESS ABSENCE REPORTING
      • Absence from Clubs / Tuition
    • Parents (Newsletter & Forum)
    • Wraparound Care
    • Uniform
    • Traffic Page
  • CURRICULUM
    • CURRICULUM
    • Personal Development inc. RSE >
      • British Values
    • Reading
    • EYFS - Year N & Year R
    • Music Room
    • Remote & Home Learning >
      • Interactive Activities and additional work for home
    • SPORTS & P.E. PREMIUM
  • ADMISSIONS
    • Admissions Process
    • Why Rushmere Hall?
    • Join our Nursery
    • Join our Reception
    • What people say about Rushmere?
    • Prospective Parent - Tour Booking
    • Our Specialist Provisions
  • FAMILY, INCLUSION & SEN
    • Equality Objectives
    • BEHAVIOUR
    • GDPR - Data Protection
    • PUPIL PREMIUM
    • Mental Health & Well being >
      • Thrive at Rushmere Hall
    • EARLY HELP, SAFEGUARDING & CHILD PROTECTION >
      • Young Carers @ Rushmere
    • PREVENT DUTY
    • ONLINE SAFETY
    • SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
  • CONTACT
    • Consultation
    • Hiring our facilites
    • Vacancies at Rushmere
    • Eko Trust
    • LGB Local Governing Board