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The YMTB course is unique in that teenage mums to be were involved in the development of the original programme and both mums and dads to be have assisted with our current updates. We are fortunate in that we are able to share best practice through the experience of our network of providers and the voluntary and statutory organisations with which we work.
The 'Young Mums and Dads To Be' training programme is not like school. It is a comprehensive and flexible learning process with no GCSE's to pass and no formal examinations. The course is accredited through NCFE and is a Level 1 Award. A certificate can be achieved by completing the units within the YMTB training pack.
 Information pack (5 MB)
YMTB projects act as a hub by drawing in agencies to support pregnant teenagers. The support includes:- Enabling access to antenatal care and advice which is UNICEF UK - Baby Friendly Initiative approved and does not intimidate or patronise
- Training designed to address specific needs and concerns for example; breastfeeding, sexual health, contraception
- Health education with regard to diet, smoking, drugs, alcohol etc.
- Help with Numeracy, ICT and Communication. Tuition is designed for those who have not achieved in these areas
- A means of bringing together isolated pregnant teenagers
- Information, care and advice for those fostered or from care backgrounds
- Confidence and self-esteem building programmes
- Practical parenting skills to help with the care of the child
Young women, pregnant for the first time, are more vulnerable, often single and frequently from challenging backgrounds. Young Dads often feel pushed out and isolated.
YMTB offers a wide range of support, skills and education to improve life styles, develop citizenship skills, gain confidence, continue education or enter the work place.
Our courses are delivered by a range of reputable organisations including; SureStart, Connexions, Children's Centres, YMCA Training, YWCA, NACRO, Barnardos, Training organisations, Pupil Referral Units, Schools and Colleges.
Evaluation and Research Documents
Our courses are being run successfully by providers nationally and the YMTB and PWP programmes are cited as best practise in a number of publications. Case studies in these documents refer specifically to the success of the provision, especially where this is linked to additional accredited and non accredited learning. The documents can be downloaded from our Links page.
Learning and Skills Council (LSC)/ Institute for Employment Studies (IES Report 441). Learning for Young Mothers: A qualitative study of flexible provision. See pages 6-8, 15, 27, 36, 46 and 68.
NIACE /The Basic Skills Agency/ YALP/ The National Youth Agency
Raising aspirations: guidance for integrating literacy, language and numeracy into courses for young mums, dads and parents-to-be. See pages 22, 23, 48, 49 and 53.
The Department of Health (DH) - Multi-agency working to support pregnant teenagers: A midwifery guide to partnership working with Connexions and other agencies
This guide has been written with the aim of improving outcomes for pregnant teenagers and new teenage parents, particularly those under 18. See pages 16 and 19.
The Department of Health (DH)- Teenage Parents Next Steps: Guidance for Local Authorities and Primary Care Trusts
This document sets out how to give teenage mothers and young fathers the support they need to build successful lives for themselves and their children. See Case Studies on pages 29 and 57.
For Training Providers and other professional bodies interested in finding out more, please contact us.
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