Every Child Matters: Change for Children is a new approach to the well-being of children and young people from birth to age 19. The Government's aim is for every child, whatever their background or their circumstances, to have the support they need to:
Be healthy
Stay safe
Enjoy and achieve
Make a positive contribution to society
Achieve economic well-being
These are the ''five outcomes'' commonly refered to. More information about Every Child Matters (ECM) can be found at www.everychildmatters.gov.uk
For specific information about the role of the voluntary and community sector see Working with Voluntary and Community Organisations to Deliver Change for Children and Young People
new webpage
‘Every child matters’
A webpage has been published to bring together information relevent to the voluntary and community sector’s involvement in the ‘Every child matters’ agenda
http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/strategy/voluntaryandcommunity/
Alison Straker, West Midlands Youth Involvement Officer