2. “A new UK Government took office
on 11 May. As a result, the content
on may not reflect current
Government policy. All statutory
guidance and legislation published
continues to reflect the current
legal position unless otherwise
indicated.”
3.
4. The Department for Education (DfE) has moved to allay fears that a ban on the use
of the phrase Every Child Matters in the new government signals a shift in policy
for children and young people.
Details of the changes in terminology are revealed in an internal DfE memo, split
into two columns for words used before 11 May (when the coalition took office) and
those with which they should be replaced.
John Chowcat, general secretary of children's services union Aspect, said he fears
the change in language represents a gradual move away from the Every
Child Matters agenda by the government.
"The impact that would have in terms of demoralising the children's workforce
would be significant, but I can see a step-by-step shifting of the approach to the
agenda. Although this change may be to do with language alone, what is
happening suggests we need to be careful about the future of Every Child Matters."
Wes Cuell, NSPCC director of services for children and families, said: "We hope
the coalition will continue to work for better outcomes for children. We are not
bothered about the terminology as long as it stays committed to better outcomes.
Any signs it is not would be a big issue."
Anne Longfield, 4Children chief executive, said she is confident the principles
will continue to be followed on the ground. "The principles of Every Child
Matters are observed in the field and people will continue to use those approaches
even if they might not refer to it in the same way."
5. The government has denied that changes to terminology outlined in the
document indicate a change of policy direction. "There is no lack of focus on
Every Child Matters," a DfE spokesman said. "The coalition created the new DfE
to carry through radical reforms in schools, early years and child protection.
6. LANGUAGE OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT: SOME OF THE CHANGES AS
THEY APPEAR IN THE MEMO
Pre-11 May 2010 England will be the best place in the world for children to grow up
Post-11 May 2010 Make Britain the most family-friendly place in Europe
Pre-11 May 2010 Targeted services
Post-11 May 2010 Fairer services
Pre-11 May 2010 Targets and outcomes
Post-11 May 2010 Results and impact
Pre-11 May 2010 Children's trusts
Post-11 May 2010 Local areas, better, fairer services
Pre-11 May 2010 One children's workforce framework/tool
Post-11 May 2010 Local areas self-assessment tool
Pre-11 May 2010 Five outcomes/ECM
Post-11 May 2010 Help children achieve more
Pre-11 May 2010 Narrow the gap
Post-11 May 2010 Close the gap, vulnerable and disadvantaged
Pre-11 May 2010 Integrated working
Post-11 May 2010 People working better to provide better services
Pre-11 May 2010 Safeguarding
Post-11 May 2010 Child protection
Pre-11 May 2010 FIP
Post-11 May 2010 Key workers providing intensive support to families
8. Every Child Matters is
a set of reforms Be healthy
supported by the
Children Act 2004. Its Stay safe
aim is for every
child, whatever their Enjoy and achieve
background or
circumstances, to have Make a positive
the support they need
to for the 5 outcomes. Contribution
So what are the
outcomes of the ECM Achieve economic well-being
agenda…and how does
it apply to me?
9. Example of a mapping exercise
Theme Benefits Evidence of Good Practice
Physically, mentally, Tutorial curriculum promoting healthy lifestyles
emotionally and Development of Healthy College Model
sexually healthy College wide awareness days /weeks for smoking, drugs, alcohol, teenage
Encouraged to follow a pregnancy and sexual health including Chlamydia testing, HIV advice, stress,
healthy lifestyle support services and intervention, mentoring and counselling.
Healthy eating encouraged through health programmes i.e. Enrichment /Tutor
groups.
Active encouragement to participate in sport and fitness room usage.
Staff and students are Up to date policies around health and safety, smoking, drugs, alcohol,
safe from violence, behaviour, exclusion, bullying, racism and harassment with support for each.
sexual exploitation, CRB checked staff and security. Accident records, reporting and follow up.
neglect and All staff receives child protection training and a trained member of staff with
maltreatment child protection responsibility. Staff awareness of PoVA [protection of
Staff and students are vulnerable adults]
safe from bullying, Safety weeks ran through Enrichment programme with emphasis on personal
discrimination, anti- safety i.e. crimes around safety in the street, drink spiking, safe cab use, how
social behaviour to report a crime, mobile phones, date rape, cash machines, speeding and
A wider range of accidents etc Involvement of local police force to give advice and talks from
polices and training Suzy Lamplugh Trust.
programmes are in Clear security and disciplinary procedures. Good established links with
place to ensure all staff external agencies e.g. social services, safeguarding children services, doctors,
are aware of safety sexual health workers, youth services, careers services, psychologists.
10. Staff and students are Up to date policies around health and safety, smoking, drugs, alcohol,
safe from violence, behaviour, exclusion, bullying, racism and harassment with support for each.
sexual exploitation, CRB checked staff and security. Accident records, reporting and follow up.
neglect and All staff receives child protection training and a trained member of staff with
maltreatment child protection responsibility. Staff awareness of PoVA [protection of
Staff and students are vulnerable adults]
safe from bullying, Safety weeks ran through Enrichment programme with emphasis on personal
discrimination, anti- safety i.e. crimes around safety in the street, drink spiking, safe cab use, how
social behaviour to report a crime, mobile phones, date rape, cash machines, speeding and
A wider range of accidents etc Involvement of local police force to give advice and talks from
polices and training Suzy Lamplugh Trust.
programmes are in Clear security and disciplinary procedures. Good established links with
place to ensure all staff external agencies e.g. social services, safeguarding children services, doctors,
are aware of safety sexual health workers, youth services, careers services, psychologists.
issues regarding both Staff trained as First Aiders to assist students.
staff and students. Health and Safety Officer to monitor all aspects of H&S within premises.
Students are Opportunities for work related experiences for students
encouraged and Student union actively involved in student life, NUS training days and events
provided with many Many opportunities to participate in extra curricular activities through the
opportunities to enjoy Enrichment programme i.e. Duke of Edinburgh Award, Jack Petchey Awards,
their time at college, groups clubs and societies, annual events e.g. Fresher’s Fair, Leavers’ ball,
whilst developing a Leavers’ BBQ, celebrating cultural diversity through new years and
range of personal Independence days etc
development life skills Students are encouraged to run their own groups and societies i.e.
conversational Arabic, Amnesty International and chess club
Nominated students who participates in Waltham Forest Youth Ambassador
programme for the Olympics
11. Opportunities to get Through Enrichment students can fundraise for charitable events
involved with the Student council organises ‘feeding the homeless’ events [donate food and
community and to other items to the local homeless helter]
develop positive Youth discussion group created to engage with local police
and law abiding Students work with local council on projects e.g. to produce an anti –litter
behaviour DVD and assist with local campaign
Working with other colleges on projects
Sports teams compete with other colleges
Students engage in voluntary work in the community though Millennium
volunteers (now V) and other organisations
The College runs a ‘student ambassadors’ scheme where students can get
involved in promoting and representing the college externally and leading on
open days, parents evenings etc
Achieve Given advice and
guidance on future
Access to good, impartial careers, HE and next steps advice
Ongoing careers advice and guidance /career connexion service
Economic choices of careers and
education
Entry to HE days
Opportunities for enterprise education
Wellbeing Provided with
opportunities for work
Financial literacy taught in tutorial programme
Work experience, vocational courses, live projects, visiting speakers,
experience and work Further students’ development through support from the Study plus
base learning department i.e. development of literacy and numeracy skills.
Encouraged to acquire Strong links with employers through ‘employer engagement’ programme to
skills needed for promote work related/ work experience activities
employment
12. The Children's Plan: Building
brighter futures
This publication has been archived. It has been made available for
reference use but should not be considered to reflect current policy or
guidance
13. Exercise
Get together in groups [depends on overall size] and think
about /list the 5 outcomes and how you can contribute to the
‘Help Children Achieve More’ agenda.
