One of our projects found that 75% of the young carers they supported had not been known to be carers by anyone in their school. This section tells you how to spot a young carer and the easy ways that you can help the young carers that are currently unsupported in your school. There is also the latest government guidance on young carers for your nation.

The following two documents are recommended reading in current DfES and Teachernet guidance.

Take a look at our comprehensive guidance on supporting young carers for schools and Education Departments, which includes how to spot the warning signs and a sample young carers policy.

Download our schools resource pack for educational professionals working with young carers (1.9 MB)