(CYP 3.1.3.2, CYP 3.1.3.3 & CYP 3.1.3.4)
DISABILITY
Children may not meet milestones due to time missed from education for hospital visits, since physical needs may outweigh educational or social development. There are many different types of interventions in place now to support education for children with disabilities such as play and education staff working within childrens wards and there are now many physical aids to support inclusion within schools such as adapted chairs and other equipment. Dependant upon the actual individual and their type of disability will depend on how it impacts upon their physical development but with current trends shifting towards care in the community, children are much more likely to get holistic help and inclusion within local schools.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT DELAY
Children who have delays in meeting their physical development are usually identified by health visitors due to regular assessments or parental concerns. They can then refer the child to be seen by the appropriate specialist which could be paediatrics or orthopedics who will assess physical growth and development by a series of tests, …show more content…
Interventions within the classroom include being a positive role model, encouraging group work and social interaction. Community interventions include local childrens centres which offer free playgroups for children to mix with peers as well as parents to relate to other parents. Government interventions also include free nursery places for 3 year olds which helps the development of social skills and any issues to be identified more