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Main stages of development of children and young people
Age Band
Physical Development
Communication and
Intellectual Development
Social and Emotional Development
Birth – 3 years
Little mobility to walking
Lifts head on own
Can grip (i.e. a rattle/bottle)
Can rollover
Puts things in mouth
Raises arms for lifting
Feeds themselves
Starts to scribble with crayons
Can kick a ball
Start communication through smiling/laughing
Making eye contact
Knows mums voice
Talking/making happy/sad noises
Reads easy books
Enjoys singing songs
Interacts with children/adults
Interacts with pets
Can have separation/anxiety issues when parent leaves
Shyness with new people
Reluctance to share toys
3 – 7 years
Has some refind co-ordination skills
Can dress/undress themselves
Can brush own hair
Can clean own teeth & wash
Uses WC solely
Can ride a bike
First tooth loss
Likes to role play
Asks lots of questions
Can understand simple instructions to do a task
Can sort objects by size, shape, colour etc
Grammar is taking effect
Has lots of ideas
Looks at other children/adult and copies
Can make friends easily
Wants to please
Becomes more independent
Seeks approval from adults
Needs routine/structure (i.e. bedtime, dinner, etc)
7-12 years
Wants to interact more in school events/sports/hobbies
Can climb higher
Can run further
Can read without help and out aloud
Can speak fluently and describe situations
Has increased vocabulary
Can identify feelings and emotions
Able to negotiate and accept difference
Can resolve conflict with others
Can recognise difference between positive and negative friendships
12-16 years
Will start the process of puberty
Dealing with changes to their bodies can be difficult
Co-ordination/strength increased
Can lack self confidence
Can feel sensitive
Use of sarcasm/witticism can be irritating
Education will help form individuals identity
Understands difference between safe/risky and harmful