Young Carers at Standish Community High School
Standish Community High School is dedicated to enhancing provision for young carers and their families. We recognise that young carers face unique challenges and we are committed to ensuring that they have access to the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
To achieve this, we will continuously review and refine our provision to ensure that it is responsive to the evolving needs of our young; supporting inclusivity, equality of opportunity and holistic support for all students.
Our Commitment
- Whole-school approach: Standish Community High School is fully committed to meeting the needs of young carers, ensuring they can access and enjoy school in the same way as their peers, and that they are empowered to achieve their full potential
- Designated Young Carers’ School Lead: To provide focused support, we have appointed Mrs Nicholson, Mrs Thompson, Mrs Collier and Miss Makinson as the designated Young Carers’ Champions. They are responsible for overseeing the needs of young carers and ensuring they are supported both academically and emotionally. Use email address contactus@standishchs.wigan.sch.uk to contact any of our Young Carers’ Champions
- Confidential and collaborative information sharing: In accordance with safeguarding principles, the school shares information about young carers only with relevant professionals and agencies on a need-to-know basis, ensuring confidentiality while providing the necessary support
- Feedback and partnership working: Standish Community High School is committed to actively seeking feedback from young carers and their families to shape and improve the support we provide. We recognise that effective communication with students and families is key to tailoring our approach to their needs
- Referral systems and external agency partnerships: The school has established an effective referral system, with strong partnerships in place with external agencies, including Young Carer services. These agencies provide key workers who offer targeted support, ensuring young carers and their families receive the comprehensive help they need
Standish Community High School strives to implement best practice across all areas of support for young carers. By doing so, we aim to provide young carers with the opportunities and resources they need to succeed, both now and in the future.
