With teen pregnancies reaching record levels in the UK, this is a timely programme that has received critical acclaim. Described as "sad", "thought provoking", "sensitive" and "neutral", it's a poignant look at what help is available for teen mums.
The following preview is courtesy of BBC:
This observational documentary looks at life in a pupil referral unit for school-age girls who are either pregnant or have recently become a mum.
With a crèche where the girls can leave their babies, it is not a typical high school. It is one of a small number of specialist pupil referral units around the UK for schoolgirls who choose not to terminate their pregnancies or for whom termination isn't an option.
Teachers, specialist midwives and health workers help the students prepare for their labour and motherhood while they also study for SATs and GCSEs. Lessons range from English, maths and cookery to safe sex, birth plans, bottle feeding and baby baths.
This insightful and touching documentary shows the work of the dedicated headmistress and staff and intertwines the girls' personal stories with their daily life at school, following some of the pupils as they struggle balancing being a teen mum with continuing their education.
Unfortunately Teen Mum High isn't on the air any time soon.
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May 12th - 10:30pmkim acott said...
I did not realise that there was so much immaculate conception going on. It was quite a frightening programme.Trying to spot male gender was impossible it does take two to tango in case you have forgotten. Any teenage lad watching must feel they`ve gone to heaven. Where on earth does the word responsibility come into the equation. If they were not,finacially, allowed to rely on the state the programme would never have been made. The bbc2, relying on state finances of course, is as irresponsible as these kids are producing.
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