Being Healthy Developing your own character and being an individual Feeling good about yourself Understanding the stresses you feel and learn to cope with them well Making healthy choices,  and learning how to do this Keeping fit with activities you enjoy Finding out what yourself and others believe, and being open to others’ beliefs Become organised Making your views heard about what is “fun”, and helping to implement them Trying new things that you wouldn’t normally do
	Making a positive contribution Having a voice, but also listening to those around you Developing respect, for yourself and everyone around you Developing negotiation skills to help you get what you want from life Working in a team and reflecting on the part you play in the team Making judgements and decisions Managing relationships, and being able to deal with changes Handling competition, and recognising the that how we handle it effects others Learning and practicing how to take responsibility amongst people of your own age instead of adults
	Achieve Economic Wellbeing Making the transition to independence and learning to look after yourself Realistically assessing your skills and achievements and present them to others Developing a specialism based on your interests and experiences Gaining valuable experience through part time work Learning how to manage your money Developing technology skills, to enhance your chances of employment and success Developing enterprise ideas, such as making pocket-money, fund raising or even starting a business Taking a wider view of the world, and experiencing new cultures and ideas.
	Stay Safe Researching solutions to your problems through specialist information services Understanding risks & evaluating choices, and learning how to make better choices Understanding the pressures of making reasoned decisions, and dealing with them Seeking guidance, support and practical help if something bad happens Practicing taking control and being assertive, and learning the importance of staying in control Learning to handle changes in your life and see the “bigger picture” Being prepared to move outside your comfort zone and try something new in controlled environments
	Enjoying & Achieving Learning to be a more confident person Practice being a leader in a group and learn from the experience Trying new things and pursuing your skills to achieve your full potential Gain experience through volunteering Gaining awards and accreditation for your achievements outside school Evaluating your aspirations and working out how you can get where you want to be Finding the best ways to tackle problems Learn the skills of responsibility, for yourself and for others Finding the time to learn, and persevering with your learning

www.everychildmatters.gov.uk
Government programme for a national framework to support the "joining up" of children’s services - education, culture, health, social care, and justice; ...

www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/youthmatters
The vision set out in Youth Matters is being implemented through a number of innovative projects and approaches, which you can find out about on this page.