At Blackhall Primary School, we have made a commitment to supporting Young Carers within our school community. We believe that Young Carers are young people first and carers second. They have the same rights as all other children and young people and should have access to the same facilities, services and support that is available to other young people across County Durham. However, young people who are carers have other needs, which this organisation pledges to support. 

We Blackhall Primary School pledge to support young carers in the following ways:

1. We will strive to recognise and identify young carers in the work that we do.
   2. We have an identified member of staff to lead on support for young carers who will
   continue to work collaboratively with The Bridge Young Carers Service.
   3. We ensure that everything young people tell us about their caring responsibilities
   stays private and confidential unless we have their permission to share, they are
   unsafe or at risk of harm.
   4. We will commit to having young carers information readily available to our staff,
   young people and families who work with us.
   5. We have a dedicated policy for young carers.

Young Carers Charter - Gold (September 2024) 

If you would like any more information about our commitment to supporting young carers or if there is someone in your family fulfilling a caring role please ask to speak to Mrs Leonard.