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"Castle School Education Trust is committed to high quality education across the primary, secondary and sixth form key stages. Our schools cover the South Gloucestershire area. We encourage independence within each school within a strong framework of values."

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Downend

To report a child's absence for years 7-11 please email dow-studentabsence@cset.co.uk or call 01454 862395.  For 6th Form please call 01454 862333.  

Young Carers

A Young Carer is a child under 18 who regularly helps to look after a family member or friend, who is disabled, ill, has a mental health condition or addiction problem.

 

 Children may engage in:

  •  Practical tasks (cooking, housework and shopping)
  • Physical care (lifting or helping someone use the stairs)
  • Personal care (dressing, washing, helping with toilet needs)
  • Managing the family budget (collecting benefits and prescriptions)
  • Managing medication
  • Looking after younger siblings
  • Helping someone communicate

 Downend School can support young carers. If you, or a family member, needs support please contact Mrs S Dorman our Young Carers School Lead at the Student Support Centre or email sophie.dorman@CSET.co.uk  All contact will be treated in the strictest confidence.