In 2007/8 YALP (the Young Adults Learning Partnership) undertook research and development work focussed on the literacy, language and numeracy skills needs of young parents. This work involved a series of training events for youth sector staff involved in supporting young parents, and the publication of two resources:
Raising Aspirations - This publication is to guide and support practitioners working with young parents in informal and non-formal provision, who have some responsibility for integrating the development of literacy, language and numeracy skills of young parents and parents-to-be, in other activities.
One Size Does Not Fit All - young parents' experiences of learning - for a free copy of this publication please contact Nicola Aylward on 0116 2047059 or e-mail nicola.aylward@niace.org.uk or download it using the link below
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