Topic briefing
Published 27 July 2020
Carers
Published 27 July 2020
Resources
Reports and guidance
- UCAS: Good practice guide: Students with care responsibilities (2019)
A good practice briefing to support higher education providers with the introduction of new questions on the UCAS application form to allow applicants to self-declare certain circumstances for which providers may be able to offer support. - Carers Trust: Supporting students with caring responsibilities: Ideas and practice for universities to help student carers access and succeed in higher education (2015)
This report aims to guide universities in improving support for student carers across the UK. - Carers Trust: Young adult carers at college and university (2014)
This report explores the experiences and perceptions of young adult carers who are in further and higher education, including those at sixth form.
Organisations
- The Carers Trust provides a wide range of resources and information for anyone who works with carers.
- Young Minds provides information and support for young carers.
Published 27 July 2020
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