There are many influences which can affect a child’s development‚ personal factors include influences before and at birth‚ health status and disabilities‚ sensory impairments and learning difficulties. Genetics affect a child’s development at conception where the sperm and egg determine sex‚ height and eye colour. If the genetics are faulty this can affect the child’s health and development. During pregnancy the mother needs to ensure that she does not smoke‚ drink or use drugs‚ all of these things
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2.1 Explain how children and young people’s development is influenced by a range of personal factors There are 5 main personal factors that can influence a child’s development‚ these are:- Health If a child is in poor health then this will have an impact on their development. For example‚ a child with uncontrolled asthma or cystic fibrosis may not be able to run around and be as active as their peers. Therefore‚ this would mean that his physical development might not be the same. Not being able
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traditional approach to child development study has been to emphasise “Normative Measure”. This is concerned with studying milestones or stages in a child’s development and show what most children can do at a particular age. In reality there is a wide range of normal development and this will be influenced by genetic‚ social‚ and cultural factors‚ so it is important to be aware that normative measures can only indicate general trends in children s development. Physical development By 6 months a child
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assessments of the development needs of children and young people Outcome 1 – Be able to contribute to assessments of the development needs of children and young people (1.1) Share your EYFS assessment records and observations with your assessor For confidentiality reasons these records are kept in the office in a locked cabinet. Assessor to confirm that observations are carried out in all areas of development (1.2) List different observation methods and give and explanation of how they are used Diary:
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It is important that we help and support children in their advancement of their learning to the best their fullest potential. When children and young people are helped‚ supported and encouraged with their learning they have the best chance to reach their full potential and thrive‚ they can also develop a keenness to learn and develop their skills. Firstly‚ we can support and advance the learning and development of children and young people we support by motivating them. When we motivate learners
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inappropriate to the child’s age or physical condition. Many physically abusive parents and caregivers insist that their actions are simply forms of discipline—ways to make children learn to behave. But there is a big difference between using physical punishment to discipline and physical abuse. The point of disciplining children is to teach them right from wrong‚ not to make them live in fear. Mental/emotional abuse – someone severely and persistently ill treats you which can harm your confidence
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1:Understand child and young person development 1 Understand the expected pattern of development for children and young people from birth to 19 years. 1.1 Explain the sequence and rate of each aspect of development from birth -19 years: Children’s development is continuous. They can develop at different time because they have different life experiences and that means that they develop at different rate and ways. Development does not mean only the physical growth of the children but also include
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Children need to feel they are a valuable member of their school community. It is important for children to learn in a safe and secure environment. The school community is made up of children of all ages‚ from different cultures and have different abilities. As a member of the school staff team you have to be able to relate to all the children and develop positive relationships with them‚ to do this you need to adapt your communication style and behaviour accordingly. The age of the child or young
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2.1‚ 2.2 and 2.3. a) Give an explanation of how children and young people’s development is influenced by: - a range of external factors (poverty and deprivation‚ family environment and background‚ personal choices‚ looked after/care status‚ education) - a range of personal factors (health status‚ disability‚ sensory impairment‚ learning difficulties) b) Explain how current practice is influenced by: - theories of development (cognitive (e.g. Piaget)‚ psychoanalytic (e.g. Freud)
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Core 31 2.1 How children & young people’s development is influenced by personal factors There are many influences which can affect a child’s development‚ personal factors include influences before and at birth‚ health status and disabilities‚ sensory impairments and learning difficulties. Genetics affect a child’s development at conception where the sperm and egg determine sex‚ height and eye colour. If the genetics are faulty this can affect the child’s health and development. During pregnancy
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