Across England, a large and often invisible group of children are balancing school with helping a parent, sibling or grandparent who is ill, disabled or struggling with mental health or addiction. They are young carers — and despite years of warnings about the pressures they face, education policy still treats them as peripheral. New nationally…
Author: Anna Riccardi
Lower grades and fewer opportunities: how young caring affects children’s academic achievement
Being a young carer can have a profound impact on all aspects of a child’s life. Without the right support, it can be particularly detrimental to children’s education and academic achievements, leading to disadvantage for jobs and career prospects. A new study by the Nuffield Foundation shows that young carers face serious and long-lasting barriers…