Young Carers (Educational and Employment Support) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to require schools to maintain a record of pupils with caring responsibilities; to make provision about support in schools for pupils with caring responsibilities, including requiring schools to designate a member of staff as having responsibility for supporting young carers; to require schools to provide specified academic and other support to pupils with caring responsibilities, including support in relation to public examinations and provision of counselling; to make provision about support for future employment for pupils with caring responsibilities, including through mentoring and a programme of skills development; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Young Carers (Educational and Employment Support) Bill

What stage is the Young Carers (Educational and Employment Support) Bill at?

The Young Carers (Educational and Employment Support) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Young Carers (Educational and Employment Support) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Young Carers (Educational and Employment Support) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Young Carers (Educational and Employment Support) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Young Carers (Educational and Employment Support) Bill?

The Young Carers (Educational and Employment Support) Bill was sponsored by Liz Jarvis.

When was the Young Carers (Educational and Employment Support) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 14 October 2025, at first reading.

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