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Every Child Matters

Every Child Matters. Every Child Matters. Why and what?. In January 2002 Victoria Climbi é was murdered by her carers after a long period of abuse In January 2003 Lord Laming produced his inquiry report The government responded with a document called ‘Keeping Children Safe’

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Every Child Matters

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  1. Every Child Matters

  2. Every Child Matters

  3. Why and what? • In January 2002 Victoria Climbié was murdered by her carers after a long period of abuse • In January 2003 Lord Laming produced his inquiry report • The government responded with a document called ‘Keeping Children Safe’ • A green paper was produced called ‘Every Child Matters’ in 2003 • After extensive consultation with the widest possible range of services and agencies, the Children’s Act of 2004 set out a national programme for change • The Act embodies the need for change in the way that all agencies and authorities that care for children in any respect will work together • This change puts the focus on local initiatives and a shared vision and programme for change

  4. Which leads us to ask Every Child Matters….next Steps • Tackling child poverty • Ensuring children in disadvantaged areas have the best possible start (Sure Start Children’s Centres) • Working to raise Primary and Secondary standards and increase the participation of post 16 learners • Improving access to primary health care and specialist services for children • Reducing anti-social and offending behaviour • Building strong and vibrant communities • Agencies working together

  5. What do we want for our children?

  6. What do these outcomes mean for the school community?

  7. What do these outcomes mean for the school community?

  8. What do these outcomes mean for the school community?

  9. What do these outcomes mean for the school community?

  10. What do these outcomes mean for the school community?

  11. What are we doing at White’s Wood Lane? • Staying Safe • We have strong links with many agencies specifically appointed to look after our children’s welfare • We are involved in the SEAL project • We are constantly reviewing and updating our Health and Safety policies and actions • We have a strong Anti-Bullying Policy • We have links with the local Community Police Support Officer • We foster mutual respect through our school ethos

  12. What are we doing at White’s Wood Lane? • Enjoying and Achieving • We do our best to make sure every child has equal opportunities to succeed • We are committed to quality teaching and learning – we set targets and track progress • We are developing the role of play in the children’s school lives – emotional literacy • We have good reward systems

  13. What are we doing at White’s Wood Lane? • Making a Positive Contribution • We have a School Council and a Buddy system • We encourage the children to model good behaviour • We look for opportunities to represent the School • We use the language of choice and encourage children to share and contribute ideas about their School

  14. What are we doing at White’s Wood Lane? • Achieving Economic Well-Being • We take part in projects that show the children how to deal with money choices • We take part in money-raising activities • We make sure that the School is well-resourced and that the children understand how they can look after those resources

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