Support for School Age Parents

Support is available to help pregnant schoolgirls and school age mothers and fathers to continue their education.

Sources of help 

• Financial support for childcare of up to £175 per week per child from Care to Learn
• Advice on other benefits you may be entitled to
• Childcare advice and assistance
• Help with choices at age 16
• Careers and training advice

Teenage pregnancy and parenthood

You can find further information about teenage pregnancy and parenthood in our advice section.

Other sources of information

• Southwark's directory of services for children and young people
• SureStart childcare and early years advice
• SureStart Plus advice for pregnant teenagers

Contact

Sharon Hemley
School age parents advisor
Tel: 020 7525 2694
Fax: 020 7525 2695
sharon.hemley@southwark.gov.uk
Education welfare and safeguarding
Children's services
John Smith House
144-152 Walworth Road
London
SE17 1JL