Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 61893

Education and Training

Tabled: 23 June 2025

Answered: 3 July 2025

Question

Dr Luke Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the challenges faced by young carers in balancing their caring responsibilities with (a) education and (b) training.

Answer

Janet Daby

Young carers have been a hidden cohort for too long. They provide essential care and support to their loved ones, often stepping up in challenging situations at the expense of their own development and wellbeing.The department is using school census data ...

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