‘One in 10 young carers have missed school exam due to looking after loved ones’

The charity Carers Trust is calling for a specialist staff member in every school, college and university to proactively look out for young carers (Alamy/PA) -

One in 10 young carers have missed a test or exam because of their caring responsibilities, according to new polling.

The findings have prompted a charity to call for a specialist staff member in every school, college and university to proactively look out for young carers and ensure they get the right support.