Every Child Matters (ECM) shaped children's services as we know it today. In 2003, the green paper heralded the joining up of education and children's social care across central and local government.
Partly a response to the tragic death of Victoria Climbie 11 years ago and Lord Laming's first report into child protection, ECM called on services to focus on five key outcomes for children: be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution and achieve economic wellbeing. While the idea of joint working caused some initial consternation, ECM ultimately gained buy-in from the majority of children and young people's professionals.
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