Young Carers (Educational and Employment Support) Bill

In progress

Currently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.

Originated in CommonsUpdated 6 May 2026

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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

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    14 October 2025 – 14 October 2025

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    29 May 2026 – 29 May 2026

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 4023.