As a school we are committed to providing support to all our pupils and their families.

Covingham Park are undertaking the 'Young Carers Award' in order to raise awareness and  provide support to pupils who are Young Carers and playing a very important role within their families.

Young Carers are children whose lives are affected by looking after someone. This may include physical or learning disabilities, long term illness, mental health illness, or drug or alcohol challenges. This may be a parent, brother, sister or other family member. The care they may give maybe physical or emotional. These responsibilities may include:

 Personal care

Housework

Lifting

Shopping

Giving Medication

Looking after brothers or sisters

Cheering them up

Helping fill in forms

Reminding them to do things

If you feel your child may be a Young Carer please let usknow so that we can help.

 If you would like to find out more information you can contact Swindon Young Carers through the link below.

http:www.swindoncarers.org.uk/

Alternatively, you can speak to our member of staff.