Platform 51

meet the women we work with

Louise

I started coming to Platform 51 when I became pregnant. I took part in the Young mums to be course. I found it incredibly useful. Through coursework projects we learned how a baby grows and develops. It was the equivalent of an NVQ.

I got so much out of it that I went on to the Parents with prospects course. It showed that the learning doesn’t stop once you have the baby. The course prepared me for what’s to come - the teething and the baby’s needs. Physically and mentally your life really changes after the baby comes and you need support.

Now I’m doing a Level 3 course in child care learning and development. I’d like to go on to be a health visitor or work with children and young people, possibly teaching sexual health.

I feel that Platform 51 has supported me so much through all the challenges I have faced. It’s not easy for young parents. Often young women don’t have a clue what to do when they fall pregnant and it’s not their fault, it’s just that they haven’t had the opportunity to learn before.

I love being a mum and because I had all that information, I was in a better place when it came to my child. The support was really helpful and the workers were excellent.

Find out how your support can help young women like Louise here.

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