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...Children and Families Act 2014 gives young carers who are under 18 a right to an assessment of their own needs. Local authorities are required to offer a Young Carers Needs Assessment wherever it appears that a child is involved in providing care to a family member (Children's Society, 2024). A specific requirement is not necessary to assess young carers; the duty to...

...centre in Sri Lanka that supported autistic children and learned about physical and sensory therapies. I struggled to manage my caring role during my third year of university, as my parents were unwell. My sister’s autism meant she followed a strict daily routine but this clashed with my studies and made it difficult for me to attend university lectures. As I had little...

...Centre), as they explore the practice of FGM and its’ injurious impact on women and girls across their life course. SENSITIVITY STATEMENT We appreciate that FGM is a highly sensitive subject area, and that this podcast contains content about the practice and impact of FGM that some listeners might find emotionally challenging and distressing. Please do prioritise your...

...children, the games give them their first taste of less well known sports, or shine a light on the superstars of more popular events and they want to have a go themselves. So if your child hasn’t stopped sprinting around the garden since the 100 metres final, or is skateboarding down the staircase after watching Sky Brown’s tricks, here are some ideas about how you...