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
Page last updated: 02 May 2019