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this as a committee. We are in contact with the minister in Cardiff.

“I think the legislation is quite wishy-washy at the moment.”

Councillor Emlyn Schiavone said he felt that finding and helping young carers was a top priority.

“Why are we losing these children?” he said.

“Why are they falling through the gaps. It’s incredible – it’s very sad. But I’m not throwing the blame at anybody.”

Councillor Bill Thomas said: “I was shocked that a young carer was four years old. You just can’t get your head around it.”

Councillors heard that the authority was due to introduce a new wellbeing strategy next year, with training for staff part of the plan, and that pupil well-being would be part of the school curriculum in two years’ time.

Ms James said: “I think it is an enormous challenge.”