One Size Does Not Fit All ... Young Parents' Experiences of Learning by Nicola Aylward identifies a number of key issues in work with young parents.
These issues include recognition that young parents are still young people - they are individuals with different backgrounds, interests, aspirations and plans for the future and that it is important to consult with them about what and how they want to learn.
Overcoming isolation is seen as an important factor in young parents' re-engagement in learning and, according to the book, negative school experiences and emotional barriers will also have an impact on how programmes are developed, as will funding.
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