In September 2003 the Children and Young People's Unit (CYPU) published a document entitled 'March Minimum Requirements' which detailed what all authorities should put in place by the end of March 2004.

March Minimum Requirements The nine requirements.

In December 2003 the CYPU changed to the Children, Young People and Families Directorate (CYPFD) under the control of Margaret Hodge, M.P., Minister for Children.  The CYPFD continued to fund and oversee the IRT project.