The government monitors levels of teenage pregnancy and conception rates through the Teenage Pregnancy Unit which is based in the Department for Education and Skills.
The Unit also monitors what support and guidance is given to young people in respect of sexual health issues, education and multi-agency working.
The government has agreed targets with the East Riding:
- To reduce the under 18s conception rate by 45% by the year 2010.
- To have 60% of teenage mothers back into education and training by 2010.
Directly linked to the Teenage Pregnancy Unit are regional and local Teenage Pregnancy Co-ordinators.
The remit of the co-ordinators is to develop strategies, which will address local issues whilst meeting the national targets.
