Outcomes for children and young people

In 2004 the government outlined five outcomes for children and young people.

Be healthy

This would mean that all children and young people:

• are physically healthy
  
• are mentally and emotionally healthy
  
• are sexually healthy
  
• lead a healthy lifestyle
  
• choose not to take drugs

Stay safe

This would mean that all children and young people:

• are safe from malnutrition, neglect, violence and sexual exploitation
  
• are safe from accidental injury and death
  
• are safe from bullying and discrimination
  
• are safe from crime and anti-social behaviour in and out of school
  
• have security, stability and are cared for

Enjoy and achieve

This would mean that all children and young people:

• are ready for school
  
• attend and enjoy school
  
• achieve national educational standards at primary school
  
• achieve national educational standard at secondary school
  
• achieve personal and social development and enjoy recreation

Make a positive contribution

This would mean that all children and young people:

• engage in decision making and support the community and environment
  
• engage in law-abiding and positive behaviour in and out of school
  
• develop positive relationships and choose not to bully or discriminate
  
• develop self confidence and successfully deal with significant changes and challenges
  
• develop enterprising behaviour

Achieve economic wellbeing

This would mean that all children and young people:

• engage in further education, employment or training on leaving school
  
• are ready for employment
  
• live in decent homes and sustainable communities
  
• have access to transport and material goods
  
• live in households free from low income