Member

This amendment does not suggest that it is never appropriate for a young carer to be educated other than in school—I have listened to the impressive arguments made by my noble friends who surround me on that subject—but there is serious concern that there are cases where not being in school results in even greater levels of responsibility being put on the child. Schools are a place where young carers can often access support, so I feel that we should be seeking to ensure that they are not missing out on that support, which they need. The amendment provides the necessary protection.