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Little J.E.M.s

Little J.E.M.s. (Jobs, Education, Money)
This programme is a nationally recognised Level 1 qualification in parenting skills for young people aged between 16-18 years, who are parents to be. They will be required to achieve 5 units gaining skills and knowledge on health and safety in the workplace and at home, anti-natal, baby growth, labour, delivery and pain relief. They will learn about caring and the development of the baby after the birth. An option is also available to gain appropriate key skill qualifications.

While on the programme opportunities are explored for their own progression onto further education or employment with the aid of financial support towards child care.

Gemma's Story

Name: Gemma Gillmore

Age: 19

Qualification: Little J.E.M.s. Jobs, Education, Money.

I found out I was 6 weeks pregnant and I knew Fareport did a course for young parents to be, because I used to go to Fareport to do the e2e programme. I contacted them and they said to start on this programme straight away. I learnt a lot from the programme and felt more confident, it helped me understand what to expect when I gave birth. I understood what pain relief would be available to me during the birth, but as it happened I didn’t need anything!

I gave birth to a baby boy and I have named him Logan, he weighed 8lb exactly. I also learnt about baby aftercare on the course, I felt confident to bath and feed him and to take care of his safety.

I enjoyed the programme, I would definitely recommend it if you find yourself in the same situation as I was. It was very interesting learning about baby bathing, feeding, dressing and nappy changing also learning how Logan will develop.