Young Carers Champion/Lead

• School Young Carers Champion: Becki Yeomans

• Contact Email: s77ryeomans@meriden.solihull.sch.uk

• Phone: 01676 522488

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Who Are Young Carers?

A young carer is someone under 18 who helps to look after a family member who needs extra support because of their health, a disability, or other challenges. This care might include:

• Practical tasks such as cooking, cleaning, or shopping;

• Personal care such as helping with washing or dressing;

• Emotional support or helping to manage someone’s mental health;

• Sibling support or interpreting for a parent with communication needs.

Young carers often take on responsibilities that can impact their education, wellbeing, and social life.

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How We Identify Young Carers

At Meriden Primary, we are committed to identifying and supporting young carers. We do this by:

• Building trusting relationships with pupils and families;

• Providing safe spaces for pupils to talk;

• Training staff to recognise signs that a pupil may be a young carer;

• Working closely with external agencies and services.

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If you believe a child may be a young carer, or if you are a young carer yourself, please get in touch with our Young Carers Champion, Becki Yeomans.

 

Support Available for Young Carers

 

In-School Support:

• One-to-one check-ins with our Young Carers Champion;

• Access to lunchtime drop-ins or safe spaces;

• Emotional support and mentoring;

• Extra time for homework if needed;

• Support with transitions and attendance.

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External Support:

We work closely with Solihull Young Carers, who offer:

• Specialist one-to-one support;

• Group activities and peer support;

• Help with accessing additional services;

• Advocacy and voice for young carers.

 

You can find out more about Solihull Young Carers here:
Young Carer - Carers Trust Solihull