Beacon Rise Primary School has won a Young Carers award for its work supporting young carers with their education.
Young carers are children under 18 who are responsible for the care of a family member with who, due to illness, disability, mental health condition or addiction, can’t cope without their support.
The award is part of the Young Carers in School programme run by charities The Children’s Society and Carers Trust.
Beacon Rise Primary School won the award by demonstrating how it supports young carers. This includes running clubs and drop-in sessions with a member of staff responsible for this vulnerable group of pupils.
Alison King, special needs co-ordinator and young carers lead at the school, said:
“I am proud that the Young Carers award recognises the high levels of support that we provide for our young carers in school. We have worked hard over the last three years to develop wider understanding of the difficulties faced by some of our young carers across the school while ensuring that provision in place allows them connection with key adults and a safe space for fun and support.”