Unit 022 Understand Children and Young Person's Development

Unit 022 Understand Child and Young Person's Development. Personal Factors | How children/young people's development is influenced | Assessment Criteria | Health Status | Delayed cognitive skills, poor concentration levels, maybe limited in what they can do, poor attendance due to illness which can then lead to problems building relationships. | 2.1a | Disability | Misinterpretation of a child's disabilities and needs can lead to an underestimation of their abilities, and can confuse and upset the child. | 2.1b | Sensory Impairment | Delayed interaction socially, delayed speech and language, difficulty listening in noisy environments, delayed gross and fine motor skills. | 2.1c | Learning Difficulties | Easily distracted, delayed cognitive skills, memory difficulties, co-dependency of other areas of development may be disadvantaged if a child had specific difficulties. | 2.1d | External Factors | How children/young people's development is influenced | Assessment Criteria | Poverty and Deprivation | Low self esteem and expectations, poor diet, low concentration levels, lack of opportunities, poor health. | 2.2a Unit 030 A/C 1.1 | Family Environment and Background | Children from poor/low income families are more likely to develop behavioural problems, strong relationships in the family environment has a positive impact on a child's social and and emotional and cognitive development, may influence personal choices. | 2.2b Unit 030 A/C 1.1 | Personal choices | Develops communication skills, children feel their opinions are respected and valued which also boosts confidence and self esteem, and sense of self. | 2.2c Unit 030 A/C 1.1 | Looked After/Care Status | May find it difficult to trust others and build strong relationships, may develop behavioural problems, may be withdrawn and prefer solitary play. | 2.2d Unit 030