<P> Every Child Matters ( ECM ) is a UK government initiative for England and Wales , that was launched in 2003 , at least partly in response to the death of Victoria Climbié . It is one of the most important policy initiative which has been introduced and development programmes in relation to children and children 's services of the last decade , and has been described as a `` sea change '' to the children and families agenda . It has been the title of three government papers , leading to the Children Act 2004 . Every Child Matters covers children and young adults up to the age of 19 , or 24 for those with disabilities . </P>
<P> Every Child Matters ( ECM ) is a UK government initiative for England and Wales , that was launched in 2003 , at least partly in response to the death of Victoria Climbié . It is one of the most important policy initiative which has been introduced and development programmes in relation to children and children 's services of the last decade , and has been described as a `` sea change '' to the children and families agenda . It has been the title of three government papers , leading to the Children Act 2004 . Every Child Matters covers children and young adults up to the age of 19 , or 24 for those with disabilities . </P>
when did the every child matters come about
when did the every child matters come about
2003
2003