The Federation of North WalshamInfant and Junior Schools
Identify a Young Carer
How do we identify a young carer?
Children that are young carers can often present with the following:
- Often absent
- Struggle to take part in school activities
- Often tired or distracted
- Late with homework or not complete it
- Worried about family members when in school
- Often late to school
- Showing signs of poor hygiene and diet
- Secretive about home life
- Become uncomfortable when addressing health topics