Young Carers
How do you know if you are a young carer?
A young carer is someone under 18 who looks after someone at home who is ill, disabled, has a mental health condition or addiction problem (drugs or alcohol).
Who to speak to if you think you are a young carer or need some support
Miss C Nimmo - School Operational Lead
Email: youngcarers@maidenerleghschool.co.uk
Support for you at school
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Homework Club |
On every day after school for an hour in G5, computers are available as well as 6th form students to help support your work. |
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Inclusion |
Lunch Homework support and someone to talk to |
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JAC Drop-in |
Every WEEK there is a drop-in session at the silverdale centre to speak to peers who are also taking on a caring role and to adults to let off some steam or to discuss any issues you find you have. There are also additional ones throughout the year. |
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Please email youngcarers@maidenerleghschool.co.uk with any ideas, feedback or support that you might need |
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Office |
Miss Nimmo or Mrs Bendall is always around to talk to, book an appointment with. |
