Barley Close Community Primary School
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Young Carers at Barley Close
A young carer is someone under 18 who helps look after someone in their family who is ill, disabled or misuses drugs or alcohol. At Barley Close we aim to support children in school who take on responsibility for others at home so that they can enjoy school, have the same experiences and achieve alongside their peers.
Sharon Harris can provide information on how to refer your child to Bristol and South Glos Young Carers Service and can do this with you if you wish. Contact either via the school office in person or on 01454867090.
In school we have a support group who meet fortnightly (Fun Time Players) on Wednesday lunchtimes. During the group they meet other children who have a similar role at home to them, time to chat and take part in lots of fun activities together. Children can choose if they attend each week. Should they need someone to talk to during the school day and at playtime, Mrs Harris is always in the Hive.
Mrs Harris runs Emotional Literacy sessions as our Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) which focus on recognising our emotions, self esteem and managing how we feel day to day.
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Great news. We are the first primary school in South Glos to achieve this level of support for our Young Carers
Our Fun Time Player make the local news!
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- Barley Close Community Primary School
- Barley Close, Mangotsfield, Bristol
- United Kingdom, BS16 9DL
- Tel: 01454 867090
- Email: enquiries@barleyclose.org.uk