The rate of development means the speed at which a childâ€TMs development takes place. Just like the sequence of development, the rate of development varies from child to child as they all develop at different rates. An example of this is one baby may learn to sit up at 4 months whilst another baby may not sit up until they are 6 months.
The difference between the sequence and rate of development is important as it helps to identify when a child is in need and how to meet those needs. Recording the sequence of development