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Young carers - tell us about your experience of education

This survey is to help Carers Trust understand the current state of support for young carers in
Scottish schools and colleges.

This survey is anonymous. You don't have to tell us your name or where you live.

This survey is run by Upstream, a research company, and their privacy notice can be found here.
1.How old are you?
2.If you are at school or college, what year/level are you in?
3.Are you at school, college, or working?
4.Which council area do you live in? If you don’t know, give your town, village or city. This question is optional.
5.When in your life did you become a carer?
6.How often do you feel the following things happen?
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I don't know
There is someone at school or college who knows i am a carer
My caring responsibilities are ignored by school
I get support from school or college in my role as a carer
I get learning support from my school/college because i am a carer
I speak to teaching staff about my caring responsibilities
I ask for extra help because I am struggling to care and learn
My school/college understands that my role as a young carer gives me extra skills
7.Do you think your school or college understands and supports carers?
8.Do you agree with the following statements? If you’re not sure, leave them blank.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly agree
I don't know
- Because i am a carer, I feel my results (exams, assessments, academic attainment) are worse
- Because i am a carer, it is more difficult to attend school/college
- Because i am a carer, it is harder to complete homework and coursework
- Because i am a carer, it is harder to revise for exams
- I believe I am able to reach my potential at school/college
- Being a carer has given me more confidence and skills which is helping with my school/college work
9.How often do you feel the following things?
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I don't know
- I feel worried because of being a young carer or young adult carer
- I feel stressed because of being a young carer or young adult carer
- I get enough sleep
- I struggle to balance my academic work with my caring responsibilities
10.What else does your school or college do to support you as a young carer or young adult carer?
11.Is there anything else you think your school or college should start doing to help you as a young carer or young adult carer?
The following questions are optional, and ask about your identity and background
12.What is your sex?
13.What ethnic group do you belong to?
14.Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation? This question is voluntary.
15.Is your gender identity the same as your sex registered at birth? This question is voluntary.
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