Stages of Child Development and Related Developmental Theories Physical development Age | Gross Motor Skills | 2-3 years | Walks more rhythmically; hurried walk changes to run. Jumps‚ hops‚ throw‚ and catches with rigid upper body. Pushes riding toy with feet; little steering. | 3-4 years | Walks up stairs‚ alternating feet‚ and down stairs‚ leading with one foot. Jumps and hops‚ flexing upper body.Throws and catches with slight involvement of upper body; still catches by trapping ball
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All children are different and develop at their own pace. The rate of development varies in children even though the pattern in which they will develop will be the same. Physical‚ social and emotional‚ intellectual and language are the areas of development. Physical development Physical development from birth to three years is a rapid process. A child by the age of six months is able to move their head when hearing sound and movement and able to reach for their feet when lying on their back
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Discuss the role of the early years practitioner in planning provision to meet the needs of the child. This essay aims to explore the role of the early years practitioner in planning provision to meet the needs of the child‚ simultaneously applying theoretical research and professional practice. In addition to this‚ making appropriate links to the Early Years Foundation Stage and using pertinent examples to support the child’s needs. In order to be a successful early years practitioner‚ they
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Child and Adolescent Development The development of child and adolescents covers a large selection of human efforts that attempts to understand why a person acts the way he or she does‚ grows the way he‚ or she grows‚ and thinks the way he or she thinks. Human development has been studied since the beginning of psychology‚ in which the work of Sigmund Freud has been predominantly influential. Freud was the father of psychodynamics and the first to study human development and the inner workings
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Why is it important to have a policy protecting children? This is a statement of intent that demonstrates a commitment to safeguard children involved with a charity from harm. The essential inclusions for a child protection policy are outlined below: the welfare of the child is paramount; all children without exception have the right to protection from abuse regardless of gender‚ ethnicity‚ disability‚ sexuality or beliefs; the policy is approved and endorsed by the board of trustees; who
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Planning for a Child’s Education Planning for a child’s education can be difficult. There are lots of different things a parent worries about while their child is away from them being influenced and taught important knowledge from someone they hardly know. Some parents may be more lax when deciding a child’s education since it would be almost impossible to make sure everything is perfect. Unfortunately the education system is flawed in a lot of parts of America which is a big concern with parents
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Understand Child and Young Person Development Unit 022.1.2 Why is the difference important? The difference is important because you need to understand in the sequence & rate of child development so that you can have good knowledge and understanding of child development. The sequence of development is the same for all children. It is important what most children can do at certain age. The rate of development lets us how long a child takes to get to each stage.This can vary. If the
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government scheme that provides free milk‚ fresh fruit and vegetables‚ infant formula‚ and vitamins to certain pregnant women and children. People who are eligible include the following: • If you are pregnant or have at least one child under four years old‚ and you or your family are receiving: • Income Support • Or income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance • Or Child Tax Credit and the family has an income below a certain limit • If you are pregnant and are under 18 years old If you are accepted
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This paper will discuss a child that was observed on a number of occasions in their family setting at home. It will explore the student social worker’s understanding of child development linking theory and reality. . A critical account based on six observations sessions of the child development on….. drawing on what has been seen and student knowledge on appropriate milestones‚ literature research and social work theory. The student will reflect on their role as an observer and what has been learnt
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Kettering FC Match Day Check List To be completed by Venue: Olympic Primary School Activity: Archery Name and position of person doing check: David Dent Senior Sports Coach PLAYING/TRAINING AREA Check that the area and surroundings are safe and free from obstacles. Is the area fit and appropriate for activity? Yes ( No X (If no‚ please outline the hazard‚ who may be at risk and action taken‚ if any.) Not enough secure overshoot area. Anyone who strays into this
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