<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> Its main aims are for every child, whatever their background or circumstances, to have the support they need to: </P>

When did every child matters come into place