Outcomes For Children And Young People
In 2004 the Government outlined five outcomes for Children & Young People.
The five outcomes are:
Be Healthy
This would mean that all children & young people are the following;
- Physically Healthy
- Mentally & Emotionally Healthy
- Sexually Healthy
- Lead a healthy lifestyle
- Chose not to take drugs
Stay Safe
This would mean that all children & young people are the following;
- Safe from malnutrition, neglect, violence & sexual exploitation
- Safe from accidental injury & death
- Safe from bullying & discrimination
- Safe from crime & anti-social behaviour in & out of school
- Have security, stability & are cared for
Enjoy & Achieve
This would mean that all children & young people achieve the following;
- Ready for school
- Attend & enjoy school
- Achieve national educational standards at primary school
- Achieve national educational standard at secondary school
- Achieve personal & social development & enjoy recreation
Make a positive contribution
This would mean that all children & young people do the following;
- Engage in decision making & support the community & environment
- Engage in law-abiding & positive behaviour in & out of school
- Develop positive relationships & choose not to bully or discriminate
- Develop self confidence & successfully deal with significant changes & challenges
- Develop enterprising behaviour
Achieve economic well being
This would mean that all children & young people do / have the following;
- Engage in further education, employment or training on leaving school
- Ready for employment
- Live in decent homes & sustainable communities
- Access to transport & material goods
- Live in households free from low income
You can find out more about Every Child Matters 
.
You can access the guidance information to Local Authorities on the Youth Opportunities Fund and Youth Capital Fund .
The Youth Matters Green Paper is also available.
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