3.2 The Every Child Matters agenda
The government's vision for extended schools builds on the Every Child Matters (ECM) initiative. Click on the following links for more information Every Child Matters: Change for children in schools [accessed 26 January 2007]. It is founded on five outcomes:
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Be healthy.
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Be safe.
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Enjoy and achieve.
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Make a positive contribution (as a citizen).
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Be employable.
In moving towards these five outcomes, our school is conscious of the thinking that lies behind them, including:
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Opportunities for students are not always equal.
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Occasionally individuals ‘fall through’ the gap between agencies.
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Inappropriate/abusive behaviour, including problems with drugs and alcohol.
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Children ‘in need’ of specialist support and the difficulties that can arise in obtaining such support.