Training

Training for Edinburgh Schools

We can deliver bespoke training in schools within the North/South-East and Central localities

As part of the Schools Awareness Project, we can work with your school to deliver whole-school training to identify hidden young carers. We can offer training sessions from an hour to a whole morning, and can cover some or all of the following learning areas:

• Whole-school approaches to supporting young carers
• Understanding Scottish policy and legislation to support young carers
• Writing a young carer policy
• Top Tips for teachers to support young carers
• How to be a great Young Carer Coordinator
• Supporting young carers to reach their academic potential
• Offering a great transition for young carers

To discuss training options for your setting, contact: tracey.stewart@youngcarers.org.uk

“Eye-opening! Prior to the course, I did not know anything about the challenges young carers faced or how many pupils may be in a caring role. I now feel more able to support pupils and identify young carers so that they can access support for their learning.”

~ Angus Carruthers, James Gillespie’s High School

Sector-Specific Training

Edinburgh Young Carers offers young carer awareness training to any professional who wants to learn more about young carers. Our training is free and can be accessed virtually through Teams/Zoom, or can be arranged in-person.

Our training can be tailored to your individual requirements, specifically for your setting. We aim to make our training user-friendly, informative and full of ‘top tips’ which can improve your practice instantly!

We offer young carer awareness training to any professional with the opportunity to identify a hidden young carer.

Sectors currently covered:

• Healthcare
• Schools/Colleges/Universities
• Social Work
• Pharmacy
• Third-sector and other charities
• Local Government
• Housing Associations

Please contact us to discuss training for your individual sector.

”After taking part in the training with Edinburgh Young Carers, I will be more acutely aware of the possibility of a young person being a young carer and feel more confident that I could approach this and get them support”

~ Quote from training recipient