1. Teenage Pregnancy Topic Group Scrutiny Seminar National overview including targets and trends Sue Beck 18 May 2006

2. Teenage Pregnancy Strategy 10 year strategy, produced by Social Exclusion Unit and launched by the Prime Minister in 1999

3. National Targets To halve the under 18 conception rate by 2010 (with an interim target of 15% reduction by 2004) and establish a downward trend in the under 16 rate Increase participation of teenage mothers in education, training, employment to 60% by 2010 to reduce their long term risk of social exclusion

4. Causes of Teenage Pregnancy No single explanation but 3 factors stand out Low expectations Ignorance Mixed Messages

5. Risk Factors for Teenage Pregnancy Poverty Children who are Looked After or Leaving Care Children of teenage mothers Educational problems Not in education, training or work post 16 Sexual abuse Mental Health problems Crime

6. Key Elements to National Strategy Local co-ordination Media Better prevention Better contraceptive services Support for young parents

7. Under 18 Conception Rate (15-17 yrs) for England 1998-2004 199846.6 199944.8 200043.6 200142.5 200242.6 200342.1 200441.5

8. Under 18 Conception Rate for England 1998-2004

9. Under 16 Conception Rate (13-15 yrs) in England 1998-2004 19988.8 19998.2 20008.3 20018.0 20027.9 20037.9 20047.5

10. Under 16 Conception Rate for England 1998-2004

11. Other National Drivers NHS Plan Change for Children: Every Child Matters National Service Framework for Children, Young People and Maternity Services Sexual Health and HIV Strategy Choosing Health Extended Schools Early Years Strategy Children Centres Supporting People

12. Related Performance Indicators Teenage Pregnancy cuts across all five Every Child Matters outcomes e.g. The DH PSA to reduce the rate of infant mortality by 10% by 2010 (being healthy) The DfES PSA to reduce the proportion of children living in households where no one is working by 2008 (economic well being)

13. Examples of National Initiatives Policy Development Sexwise advice helpline for young people 0800 28 29 30 Website : www.ruthinking.co.uk Care to Learn Work on delaying first sex Supporting Parents: Time to Talk ‘Want Respect’ campaign