Unit Ref: L/601/1693
CYP Core 3.1: Understand Child Development and Young Person Development
Rosanna King
Learning Outcome 1:
Understand the expected pattern of development for children and young people from birth – 19 years.
Assessment Criteria 1.1:
Explain the sequence and rate of each aspect of development from birth – 19 years.
Answer to 1.1:
Below I have explained the sequence and rate of each development from birth – 19 years old in great detail.
0-2 Years – Physical Development: * The baby lies supine (1 month old) * The baby turns its head towards light and stares at bright and shiny objects (1 month old) * The baby can lift the head briefly from the prone position (1-4 months old) * Legs can kick vigorously both separately and together (1-4 months old) * The baby is beginning to use a palmer grasp and can transfer objects from hand to hand (4-6 months old) * The baby has good head control and is beginning to sit with support (4-6 months old) * The baby can roll from front to back (6-12 months old) * The baby is very alert to people and objects (6-12 months old) * The baby will now be mobile, may be crawling, bear walking, bum shuffling and even walking (9-12 months old) * The baby may bounce is rhythm to the sound of music (9-12 months old) * The baby might be able to manage stairs and steps, but will need supervision (1-2 years old) * The baby can build afew bricks and arrange toys on the floor (1-2 years old) * The child can walk confidently and is able to walk without falling (1-2 years old)
0-2 Years – Communication Development: * The baby responds to sounds, especially familiar voices (1 month old) * The baby makes eye contact (1 month old) * The baby makes no-crying noises, such as cooing and gurgling (1-4 months old) * The baby cries with anger to show they are hungry, tired or need a nappy