Young Carers (Educational and Employment Support) Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
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Long title
A Bill to require schools to maintain a record of pupils with caring responsibilities; to make provision about support in schools for pupils with caring responsibilities, including requiring schools to designate a member of staff as having responsibility for supporting young carers; to require schools to provide specified academic and other support to pupils with caring responsibilities, including support in relation to public examinations and provision of counselling; to make provision about support for future employment for pupils with caring responsibilities, including through mentoring and a programme of skills development; and for connected purposes.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
14 October 2025 – 14 October 2025
- 2nd reading· Commons
29 May 2026 – 29 May 2026
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 4023.