There are many positive consequences of unintended pregnancy and parenthood; however there are also negative ones. The adverse social and economic consequences of school age pregnancy and parenthood can be long term, and affect both parent and child.

In order to prevent these adverse outcomes a comprehensive approach is required which allows a pregnant schoolgirl/school age parent the chance to continue their education against a background of support that includes education, health, and social care services, together with peer support.

The School-Aged Parent Support Team aims to facilitate this comprehensive approach to support educational inclusion, and continues to develop ways to support pregnant young women and parents of statutory school age:

• To stay in school
• To go back into education
• To access childcare funding
• To continue learning
• To access transport
• To find services that meet their needs

The School-Aged Parent Support Team also co-ordinates training and guidance to professionals who work with school age pregnant/parent pupils, and offers support to parents/carers.

There are two short introductory sessions for teachers and other professionals to learn about specific aspects of School-Aged Parent Support.  Please click these titles to view a brief description of each training session:

	It’s Positive Working with school-age parents
	Care to Learn Childcare funding for school age parents

For further information or to notify the School-Aged Parent Support Team of a pregnant young woman or parent of statutory school age please contact: 

Amanda A. Hall
Lynwen Jones
School-Aged Parent Reintegration Officers

School-Aged Parent Support Team
Pupil Connect
Jaffray Site 
Fentham Road
Erdington
Birmingham
B23 6AE

Tel:  0121 464 7215
Fax: 0121 464 7216

Email: Amanda.A.Hall@birmingham.gov.uk

          Lynwen.Jones@birmingham.gov.uk