Schools Group - Expression of Interest

to be completed by a school or college representative wishing to participate running school groups

BYC - School Groups - Expression of Interest

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Sign up for Barnet Young Carers School Groups delivered from September 2024

Young carers are children and young people who take on a lot of responsibilities to support a family member or friend who is disabled, ill or has substance abuse issues. This can have a profound impact on a child’s education, socialization and emotional wellbeing.

Being a young carer impacts the ability to learn, concentrate, complete high-quality homework, being punctual or attend school at all. It can also make it more challenging to make friends, take part in activities outside school and limit future educational opportunities when leaving school and transition to adulthood.

One way in which schools can effectively support pupils with caring responsibilities is by allowing opportunities for them to meet, interact, offer and receive peer support. This can positively impact a child’s wellbeing as they would feel understood by others experiencing similar situations, learn ways to cope with emotions and widen their network of support.

Barnet Young Carers is the local service, commissioned by the Local Authority, to support young carers. It is a team of experienced professionals who work with young carers and their families helping them balance caring with their lives. We support Barnet schools by setting up a young carers’ group and delivering up to four sessions focused on different aspects of young carers’ wellbeing. The school can then continue running this group independently therefore maximising support for those pupils.

If your school has already identified young carers, they will enormously benefit from taking part in this. By signing up below your school will be put in our list of school groups to be delivered in the Summer or Autumn term. A member of our team will contact your school contact person to arrange this. If you would want to have a conversation with a member of the team before signing up, please email Sandra.Langham@barnetcarers.org

Please complete the form below

Name of School/College*

School/College Name

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Name of Contact*

Email*

Contact Number*

Approximately how many young carers have you already identified*

When would you like the school group to be run*

This is expected to be in high demand. We cannot guarantee the school group is delivered at your preferred time due to a waiting list, however the sooner you sign up the more rapidly you will receive our school group offer.