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Need extra help at school?

Kirsty used this guide to find out about her rights to get extra help at school. She now knows what issues she can get help with, and what different kinds of help there are.

People who can help you in and out of school

This guide helped Kirsty understand how people like social workers and counsellors could help her.

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Blog

Kirsty loves the blog, where you can find out about the latest podcasts, youth projects, short films, competitions and more.

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About Kirsty

Kirsty is 13. She likes reading, ice skating and walking her dog.

She wants to be a vet when she's older.

Kirsty helps to care for her mum who is unwell. Kirsty used to find it hard to keep up with her schoolwork. When she was at school she would worry about if her mum was ok at home.

At school

Kirsty likes...

Hanging out with her friends.

Kirsty doesn't like...

Missing out on going on school trips.

Kirsty gets help with...

Coping with school as a young carer

When Kirsty feels tired or stressed out, she finds it helpful to speak to the school counsellor about how she's feeling. If she's having problems keeping up with her schoolwork, the support teacher tells her other teachers. Kirsty found out about YC Net - a good website for young carers. Her social worker helped her join a young carers' group and sorted out more help for her mum.

Doing her homework

Kirsty finds it hard to do homework at home, so she does it at homework club or in the support base.