'Although since 2002, there has been a decrease in the conception rates, Barking & Dagenham is still higher than the London Average. It was noted that some progress had been made in achieving lower rates such as under 16 conceptions within the borough.
The local data indicated that majority of fathers were under the age of 18, the youngest was 15 years old. It was identified that some of the fathers were youth offenders.
In 2006, a Sex Relationship and Education (SRE) survey was conducted in secondary schools indicating that almost 50% of pupils were dissatisfied with the amount of curriculum time dedicated to SRE. 49% had poor awareness of where to access free contraception, compared to fewer than 5% having higher knowledge on contraception/sexual health service. There was a lower percentage of young people receiving information on sex and relationships from their parents.' (http://moderngov.barking-dagenham.gov.uk/mgAi.aspx?ID=27840)
Here are some links to other websites which we found facts and figures which relate to our documentary.
http://www.lbbd.gov.uk/ChildrenAndYoungPeople/CYPP/Documents/CYPP-Needs-Analysis.pdf
http://moderngov.barking-dagenham.gov.uk/mgConvert2PDF.aspx?ID=20653
We are not decided yet on what statistics we would like to use as we do not want to focus on the area in which our subject lives in, just highlight that the pregnancy rates are higher for under 18's in Barking and Dagenham than the average figures.
