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.
House of Commons
Liz JarvisLiberal Democrat
29 October 2025
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The Young Carers (Educational and Employment Support) Bill would require schools to identify pupils who have caring responsibilities and provide them with targeted support. It would appoint a designated school staff member to help these pupils, keep a record of them, and offer academic help, support for exams, and counselling, plus mentoring and skills development to aid future employment. The overall aim is to help young carers succeed in education and prepare for work.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. It had its first reading in October 2025; if it passes the second reading, it would move to the committee stage for detailed scrutiny.
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29 May 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 29 May 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Tuesday 14 October 2025.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
