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Push for law to make dedicated young carer leads compulsory in every school
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A petition has been launched by MP Vikki Slade and MYTIME Young Carers calling for a change in the law to make a dedicated young carer lead a legal requirement in every school in England. Charities and teachers are backing the proposal to help identify children with caring responsibilities and ensure they receive proper support.
Wichtige Punkte
- A petition led by MP Vikki Slade and MYTIME Young Carers calls for every school in England to legally appoint a Young Carers Champion.
- Charities such as Be Free Young Carers and MYTIME support the campaign, highlighting the massive challenges young carers face.
- Many schools currently lack a designated lead, leaving untrained teachers to fill gaps or leaving young carers unidentified.
- The campaign aims to gather 10,000 signatures to bring the proposal into Parliament, potentially through a new education bill.