Every Child Matters
Although, in 2010 the Department for Education (DfE) changed the term ‘Every Child Matters’ and the five outcomes were changed to ‘helping Children Achieve More’ due to a widespread change in terminology. (National Literacy Trust: 2010)
There are both negatives and positives when it comes to the intended outcomes of ECM. This links to the argument ‘is government intervention a good or bad thing’ as it shows the success of the intervention, but also the areas that have not been successful and how they need to improve.
An example of the positive aspects is; it works to develop the family-school relationships. Therefore, parents, schools and any other relevant people are informed of any problems that are occurring in the child’s life. This …show more content…
An example of this is; healthy eating. Healthy eating is an essential part of children and young people living a healthy lifestyle. The children living in poverty are less likely to have a healthy, balanced diet therefore, The School Food Trust 2005 (renamed ‘the children’s food trust’ in 2012) was introduced and standards were set out. This is to ensure the best for children so it encourages their physical and intellectual development and involvement. The majority of schools within the national curriculum will have breakfast clubs and after school activities in which all children are entitled to join and participate in. Another requirement that promotes a healthy lifestyle is physical activity. All Students are required to do at least two hours a week of physical education, this can be either inside or …show more content…
Settings within the educational system will promote economic well-being by training the workers on how to work with the children and their families. Enabling them to give advice on issues such as; housing, benefits, employment or even problems at home. Next, when a child is transitioning to a new school, the school teacher will visit the allocated child. Therefore, when the child moves to school they will be familiar with the teacher which will make them feel more comfortable.
The Government has built the foundations for implementing the policy and working towards the 5 main expected outcomes of ECM. They have done this by creating Sure Start centres and raising school standards, this is in order to make progress towards eliminating child poverty. Not only does it work towards decreasing child poverty, but poverty altogether, for example; the government is also tackling homeless- if a family is homeless then they should be placed in a flat or home immediately, not a bed and breakfast or hotel (unless it is short
There are both negatives and positives when it comes to the intended outcomes of ECM. This links to the argument ‘is government intervention a good or bad thing’ as it shows the success of the intervention, but also the areas that have not been successful and how they need to improve.
An example of the positive aspects is; it works to develop the family-school relationships. Therefore, parents, schools and any other relevant people are informed of any problems that are occurring in the child’s life. This …show more content…
An example of this is; healthy eating. Healthy eating is an essential part of children and young people living a healthy lifestyle. The children living in poverty are less likely to have a healthy, balanced diet therefore, The School Food Trust 2005 (renamed ‘the children’s food trust’ in 2012) was introduced and standards were set out. This is to ensure the best for children so it encourages their physical and intellectual development and involvement. The majority of schools within the national curriculum will have breakfast clubs and after school activities in which all children are entitled to join and participate in. Another requirement that promotes a healthy lifestyle is physical activity. All Students are required to do at least two hours a week of physical education, this can be either inside or …show more content…
Settings within the educational system will promote economic well-being by training the workers on how to work with the children and their families. Enabling them to give advice on issues such as; housing, benefits, employment or even problems at home. Next, when a child is transitioning to a new school, the school teacher will visit the allocated child. Therefore, when the child moves to school they will be familiar with the teacher which will make them feel more comfortable.
The Government has built the foundations for implementing the policy and working towards the 5 main expected outcomes of ECM. They have done this by creating Sure Start centres and raising school standards, this is in order to make progress towards eliminating child poverty. Not only does it work towards decreasing child poverty, but poverty altogether, for example; the government is also tackling homeless- if a family is homeless then they should be placed in a flat or home immediately, not a bed and breakfast or hotel (unless it is short