Young Carers
Pupils can self refer as a young carer through our termly Health and Wellbeing Questionnaires. All pupils complete these questionnaires at the start of a new term. One of the questions outlines what a young carer is and asks pupils if they think that they might be a young carer. This is then followed up by the Young Carer Coordinator and the Heads of House Team who will speak directly to the pupil and inform them about the supports available in school such as:
a referral to the Clackmannanshire Young Carer Project to complete a Young Carers Statement
the statement helps pupils access funds and grants that are available to them
1:1 support from Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre
1:1 Wellbeing Support from school
Monthly drop ins and a dedicated Goggle classroom
Noticeboard located outside the Wellbeing Hub signposting relevant supports and advice
The young carer statement - https://young.scot/get-informed/what-is-a-young-carer-statement/
View our policy here
Young Carers Statement
Key Staff
Mrs Gibson
Young Carer Coordinator
Craig
Young Carer Support Worker
Craig supports local Young Carers and Young Adult Carers. He has drop ins every Tuesday morning in school.
What if I think that I am a Young Carer?
If you feel that you may be a young carer then support is available. Scan the QR code below to self refer or access further supports.