There are some courses available for young mums and mums to be where you can meet other young mums and share your experiences and get a qualification at the same time. Although these ones are in Wiltshire NCLP run these across the UK.
www.learningcurve.org.uk/Courses/utoocourse2
www.learningcurve.org.uk/Courses/utoocourse
The tutors are all extremely friendly and the courses are in a relaxed informal environment.