Young carers take part in national award scheme

Young carers from Wiltshire are taking part in a national award which aims to raise awareness of the hidden work of the group.

There are 75 young carers at the Royal Wootton Bassett Academy. Kerry Heaphy, deputy head of inclusion said the award scheme helps them "identify our young carers, look out for them and support them".

The scheme provides primary and secondary schools across England with step-by-step guidance for schools to gain the practical tools they need.

The academy has a lunch club which Year 7 student Eva praised: "You get to meet up and it's a safe space to talk about stuff."