Development from 0-19
Development from 0-19
Staff Guide
Diane Koplewsky March 2013
(review March 2014)
CU2936 1.1
Staff Guide to child development from 0-19 (to be used with other published guidance) 1
Introduction
This is a quick reference tool for the developmental processes from birth to 19 years.
This should be used in conjunction with other reference material to aid with observations. The Children 's (NI) Order 1995 and subsequent guidance stresses the importance of observing, recording, assessing, evaluating and reporting.
Observing formalises the link between theory and practice. It provides an understanding of child development and helps aid parents, carers and ourselves to be aware of any issues surrounding late development or non development. As early years professionals we must be aware that not all children develop at the same rate (these are only guidelines) and we should ensure that our planning and daily routine is based around aiding stages of development whilst stretching these for individual children where necessary. It is also a useful tool to ensure that referrals can be made to outside professionals where assistance may be required, eg speech therapy. It is particularly important that we are recording observations and procedures are followed for reporting where children are not meeting developmental milestones. Early intervention is often crucial.
A more detailed guide will be used for Babies to Three (This is me! Early Years Publication to aid with observation).
Should you have any queries regarding ages and stages of development or how you should link this to your daily routine and planning please speak with me at any point.
Diane Koplewsky March 2013 Developmental Guide 0-19
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Physical Development
By six months
Turn their head toward sounds and movement
Watch an adult 's face when feeding
Smile at familiar faces and voices
Reach up to hold feet when lying on their backs
Look and reach for objects
Hold and shake a rattle
Staff Guide
Diane Koplewsky March 2013
(review March 2014)
CU2936 1.1
Staff Guide to child development from 0-19 (to be used with other published guidance) 1
Introduction
This is a quick reference tool for the developmental processes from birth to 19 years.
This should be used in conjunction with other reference material to aid with observations. The Children 's (NI) Order 1995 and subsequent guidance stresses the importance of observing, recording, assessing, evaluating and reporting.
Observing formalises the link between theory and practice. It provides an understanding of child development and helps aid parents, carers and ourselves to be aware of any issues surrounding late development or non development. As early years professionals we must be aware that not all children develop at the same rate (these are only guidelines) and we should ensure that our planning and daily routine is based around aiding stages of development whilst stretching these for individual children where necessary. It is also a useful tool to ensure that referrals can be made to outside professionals where assistance may be required, eg speech therapy. It is particularly important that we are recording observations and procedures are followed for reporting where children are not meeting developmental milestones. Early intervention is often crucial.
A more detailed guide will be used for Babies to Three (This is me! Early Years Publication to aid with observation).
Should you have any queries regarding ages and stages of development or how you should link this to your daily routine and planning please speak with me at any point.
Diane Koplewsky March 2013 Developmental Guide 0-19
2
Physical Development
By six months
Turn their head toward sounds and movement
Watch an adult 's face when feeding
Smile at familiar faces and voices
Reach up to hold feet when lying on their backs
Look and reach for objects
Hold and shake a rattle
Bibliography: Pre School Alliance, ‘Learning in Pre School’, 1997