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Young Carers

Gofalwyr Ifanc / Young Carers

Recognising young carers:

  • A young carer is someone under 18 who provides or intends to provide care for another person.
  • A vulnerable pupil group specifically mentioned by Estyn.

Know the potential signs:

  • Underachieving
  • Withdrawn and / or distracted
  • Lacking social skills
  • Tired
  • Missing school and / or deadlines
  • Being bullied
  • Secretive about home life
  • Having behavioural issues.
  • Not getting involved in clubs/ activities / trips.

Our Young Carer Operational Leads are Mrs C Goldsworthy, Mrs L Francis and Mrs S Allen. For further information or assistance please contact one of above on ygcpa@caerphilly.co.uk or 02920 852531.

Proses Adnabod Gofalwyr Ifanc / Identification Process of young carers

  1. Cymraeg Identification process for Young Carers - (3).docx
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  2. Identification process for schools.docx
    DOCX File

Young Carer Policy

  1. polisi-darparu-ar-gyfer-gofalwyr-ifanc-saesneg-yg-caerffili.docx
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