@Caldicot_Sch
https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1862093012936929354

11:15 AM - 28 Nov 2024

It is an exciting time for our school and students as we celebrate our first Christmas fete. We welcome you and your families to join us on Saturday 14th December for merriment and festive joy! pic.twitter.com/vGCNApbPj8

https://twitter.com/caldicot_school/status/1858288433652703246

23:17 PM - 17 Nov 2024

I am very proud of our school family. Six form students were able to pack the kind gifts supplied by Caldicot School students to fill 156 shoeboxes. The destination for the shoe boxes is the African nation of Malawi. pic.twitter.com/FT8EZG2C84

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1857530962856337530

21:07 PM - 15 Nov 2024

Today we focused on raising money for Our cake sale 🧁, quiz 📝, staff vs students football ⚽️ and karaoke 🎤 raised over £400 ☺️Thank you to everyone in supporting this cause pic.twitter.com/FIYxyHYQVm

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1856353768490618899

15:10 PM - 12 Nov 2024

Caldicot Christmas Fete - 14th December 10am until 2pm. 🎅If anyone would like more information please contact sommer.lewisrowlands.schoolsedu.org.uk pic.twitter.com/wdtEDFulZ4

https://twitter.com/CaldicotPEDept/status/1855656510543589837

16:59 PM - 10 Nov 2024

A huge congratulations to Dylan in year 11 who became Champion in the Tumbling French Cup with fantastic tumbling routines. Well done Dylan, we are really proud of you and the commitment you show 👏 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/8XecdxIcgi

https://twitter.com/CaldicotPEDept/status/1854569216546160842

16:58 PM - 7 Nov 2024

Congratulations to our year 10 football team who won 8-2 in the Welsh Cup v John Frost. Well done boys, good luck in the next round ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/ZMD2EIrU8H

https://twitter.com/caldicot_school/status/1847411279826145750

23:55 PM - 18 Oct 2024

Visited TATA Steel Llanwern to support their health and Safety assignments. pic.twitter.com/d31gTT1iqn

https://twitter.com/CaldicotPEDept/status/1847362894411026590

20:43 PM - 18 Oct 2024

Congratulations to Seren who has been selected on to the National Young Ambassador Panel 👏 pic.twitter.com/ytis7mVY8l

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1846635468848312603

20:32 PM - 16 Oct 2024

After a competitive selection process we are pleased to introduce our new student leadership team for 24-25. Congratulations to you all and excited to work with you all pic.twitter.com/sBVXlVdwj7

https://twitter.com/Caldicot_Sch/status/1846270730217881807

20:23 PM - 15 Oct 2024

Starting to think about next steps following GCSEs?Give CaldicotSixth a follow on Instagram and see all the exciting adventures and opportunities our sixth form students enjoy! https://t.co/fPUXvhlJBB

Young Carers

 

Caldicot School is aware that some students are young carers and we wish to make every effort to ensure that they are well-supported in school. We work effectively with the Carers Trust whose representatives assist us in providing support to our students who are young carers. The Carers Trust provides the following definition of a young carer

“A young carer is someone under 18 who is caring unpaid for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems. They often take on practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities that would normally be expected of an adult. Research suggests there are at least 800,000 young carers in the UK but many do not realise they are a young carer.”

The school’s main contact for Young Carers is Miss Toni Howells. If you think your child might be a young carer, or could be affected by any of the issues highlighted above, please let us know by completing and returning this form in a sealed envelope addressed to Miss Toni Howells. If you have any questions you may also contact [email protected] or call 01291 426436.

What is a Young Carer?

Young-Carer-Leaflet.pdf

A young carer is someone aged 25 and under who cares for a friend or family member who, due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction, cannot cope without their support. Older young carers are also known as young adult carers and they may have different support needs to younger carers.

What might a young carer do?

  • Practical tasks, like cooking, housework and shopping;
  • Physical care, such as helping someone out of bed;
  • Emotional support, including talking to someone who is distressed;
  • Personal care, such as helping someone dress;
  • Managing the family budget and collecting prescriptions;
  • Helping to give medicine;
  • Helping someone communicate; and
  • Looking after brothers and sisters.

How many young carers are there?

  • The 2011 Census identified 177,918 young carers in England and Wales. One in eight of those were aged under eight;
  • Scottish Government recognises that there are at least 29,000 young carers in Scotland; and
  • This is widely believed to be the tip of the iceberg, with some estimates suggesting that as many as one in five schoolchildren are young carers (University of Nottingham 2018), with this number increasing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Being a young carer can have a big impact on the things that are important to growing up

  • Young carers are already likely to have significantly lower educational attainment than their peers;

  • With the added complications of COVID-19, young carers have missed out on even more school than before and urgent support is needed if they are not to be left behind their peers;
  • Caring can also be an isolating experience but having the right support in place can give young carers a better chance  of succeeding in all parts of their lives.

Contacts

Rob Downs - Strategic Lead for Young Carers

Toni Howells - Operational Lead for Young Carers

Sarah Hawkins - Safeguarding Governor (Including Young Carers)

Additional support

Health-and-Wellbeing-Support.pptx