You need Flash player 8+ and JavaScript enabled to view this video.

It is a challenge for any parent to juggle education or a career with raising a child. For young parents, the responsibilities of having a family often interfere in their education and can cause a sense of isolation leading to declining confidence and engagement with mainstream provision. 

Projects

Young Mums Will Achieve is a successful project working with teenage mothers in Cornwall offering tailored learning provision and intensive personal support. The project directly tackles the barriers to leanring to reduce the rate of those who are not in employment, education or tranining. 

Other ESF-funded projects working with young parents include:

  • Breakthrough Project (London)
  • ESP Sunderland (Tyne and Wear)
  • EUL (Education Unlimited) (Bristol)
  • Kickstart Life (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton)
  • Platform 51: Education and Skills for Young Women (Kent)
  • Youth Enhanced Support (YES) (Gloucestershire).

Links 

Care to Learn (DirectGov)

Parents page (DirectGov)

Move On