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www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk
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One Parent Families
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One Parent Families signposts the ways in which young mums and lone parents of any age, can access helpful information and services in various areas.
The organisation covers topical advice on healthcare, education, training and employment, childcare, housing, life skills, legal issues, financial help including benefits, tax and CSA, and managing on a low income.
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www.move-on.org.uk
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Move On Up
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Our NCLP development team has recently received 'train the trainer' coaching to enable us to ensure that Skills for Life (SfL) are not only embedded in our training programmes, but that SfL information is included in our tutor training sessions. The move-on website provides valuable and fun assessments, tools and resources.
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www.meningitis-trust.org
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The Meningitis Trust
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The Meningitis Trust is working towards a world that is free from meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia (blood poisoning) and where those affected receive quality care and support for life. It offers a range of services to health professionals, the general public and to those affected by meningitis. It's helping to rebuild lives with its vital support services including a 24-hour nurse-led helpline, professional counselling, home visiting and financial grants. It's also trying to save lives by raising awareness of the disease through education and training and new research programmes. For more information on meningitis or the work of the Meningitis Trust, please contact Community Development Officer Matt Croxall 0n 0845 120 4884.
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www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
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NHS Direct
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Your gateway to health information on the net. Provides health advice and links enabling everyone to benefit directly from all the knowledge and experience of the National Health Service.
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www.careconfidential.com
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Care Confidential
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CARE confidential offers support and advice on all aspects of unplanned pregnancy and pregnancy loss. Talk confidentially to one of our counsellors on our free, national helpline: 0800 028 2228 or e-mail via our website. Details of our opening hours can be found on our website.
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www.bbc.co.uk/parenting/
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BBC Parenting Website
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The BBC offers a wealth of services from advice on choosing a school to online games that will help your child to learn...
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www.parentscentre.gov.uk
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Government Parents Centre
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Information and support for parents on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare.
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www.atomdigitaldesign.co.uk
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Atom Digital Design Limited
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Atom Digital Design Limited - Web designers for the NCLP and YMTB websites. Providing design and development as well as a content management system for both websites.
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www.hse.gov.uk
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Health & Safety Commission
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The Health and Safety Commission is responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britain. The Health and Safety Executive and local government are the enforcing authorities who work in support of the Commission.
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www.kidsandnutrition.co.uk
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Kids and Nutrition
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An excellent public interest website focused on maintaining a healthy and nutritious diet in children.
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www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/resources-and-practice/IG00211/
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Multi-agency working to support pregnant teenagers
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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. The YMTB programme is specifically mentioned on pages 16 and 19.
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www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/resources-and-practice/IG00250/
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Teenage Parents - Next Steps
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Guidance for Local Authorities and Primary Care Trusts produced by Dept. for children, schools and families, Dept of Health and Every Child Matters. YMTB/PWP Centre case studies are included on pages 29 and 57.
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www.niace.org.uk
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NIACE
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NIACE (National Institute of Adult Continuing Education) is an educational charity for England and Wales. The organisation is dedicated to promoting adult learning.
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www.ncfe.org.uk/index.php/root/home/1182156734/youngmums
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NCFE and NCLP
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NCFE, in partnership with NCLP offer two awards which are aimed at supporting parents and parents-to-be.
The two awards, Young Mums to Be and Effective Parenting (PWP), offer the chance to study practical modules as well as offering help and advice on important parenting issues.
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www.food.gov.uk
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Food Standards Agency
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The FSA is an agency of the of the UK government. It is responsible for protecting public health in relation to food throughout the UK.
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www.gbss.org.uk
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Group B Strep Support
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A charity working to prevent GBS infection in newborn babies
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www.bda.uk.com
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The British Dietetic Association
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Contains many useful downloadable leaflets on the lastest food facts, giving valuable information on many subjects.
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www.bliss.org.uk
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BLISS the premature baby charity
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Supporting parents and families through a wide range of information services.
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www.tinytalk.co.uk
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TinyTalk
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TinyTalk signing is included within the YMTB Communication Unit. The TinyTalk pack and DVD have won awards and Katie Mayne, founder and developer has received a Highly Commended award as Inspirational Business Mum of the Year 2007.
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www.babyfriendly.org.uk
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UNICEF UK
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The UNICEF UK 'babyfriendly' website offers downloadable leaflets on many subjects for parents. The leaflets are available in different languages and are attractive with easy to follow diagrams. There is also information on training for tutors including courses, workshops and training packages.
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www.capt.org.uk
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Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT)
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The national charity committed to reducing the number of children and young people killed, disabled and injured as a result of accidents.
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www.basic-skills.co.uk/content/documents/?FileID=1873680638
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NIACE/Basic Skills Agency/YALP/The National Youth Agency
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YMTB is cited as best practice in the Publication '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 & 53 of the publication which can be downloaded from the link above.
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www.employment-studies.co.uk/pdflibrary/441.pdf
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LSC/IES Report 441
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Parents with Prospects & YMTB are cited as best practice in the Publication 'Learning for Young Mothers: A qualitative study of flexible provision'
See pages 6-8, 15, 27, 36, 46 & 68 of the publication which can be downloaded from the link above.
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www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/14To19/MoneyToLearn/Caretolearn/DG_066971
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Care to Learn
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If you're under 20 and have one or more children, Care to Learn can help with the cost of your childcare while you learn.
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