Award Please fill In In pen before handing In – NO teletype 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 ball Start communication through smiling/laughing Making eye contact Knows mums voice Talking/making happy/sad noises Reads easy books Enjoys slang 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 refund co-ordination skills Can dress/undress themselves Can brush own hair Can clean own teeth & wash Uses WAC solely Can ride a bike Likes to role play Asks lots of questions Can understand simple instructions to do a task Can sort objects by size, shape, color 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 recognize 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 behavior Has knowledge and skill to help others Respect for others at school/home/outside Copes with overcoming feelings of social isolation Understands legal issues in respect of alcohol/drugs/ tobacco etc. 16-19 years Essentially neared maturity Probability of acting upon sexual desires Has concerns about their future May lack information or self assurance about personal skills and their abilities Parental relationships can vary – friendly/hostile
Could commit to a strong/serious relationship Possible use of drugs/drink with pressures from peers Moody/stubborn/impulsive Groundwork/l . 1 BBC Give examples of how different aspects of development can affect one another Child A is behind with his reading, this can affect his social development because when it comes to a group reading situation a less developed child may find it difficult to mix with those who have a better reading ability. 2. Child S is overweight and struggles when it comes to PEE. She’s embarrassed about getting undressed in the changing room alongside her classmates.
This will have an impact on her social and emotional development and will have the need to feel to fit in with a certain group. Whist doing PEE she becomes tired and breathless quicker than her classmates. This will have an impact on her health and physical development. 3. Child T does not like to share her toys. This can cause problems with social interaction as she will find it difficult to form friendships. Child M avoids child T as he is aware that she does not share. Unwillingness to share can effect emotional and social development of child T and they could feel lonely or even abandoned.
Influences that affect children and young people Intelligence and Creativity Social Background Ability to remain focused – Motivation Health Age and Maturity Emotional Factors Using the chart/ list on the previous page give examples of how one factor can affect another. Bereavement Death can up root a whole lot of different emotions in a child. The death off person may be expected (I. E. Elderly frail grandparent) and this can be quite traumatic on the child. They could fee confusion, anger, sadness and sometimes guilt. Their emotions can manifest into behavioral changes.
They may not be able o sleep/eat properly or become aggressive. They would need help/guidance to help them understand the situation. This can affect their emotional, physical and health New Sibling Young children will like the fact that a new sibling is on the way whilst mum is pregnant. Once baby has been born all the attention is put on the new baby and the older sibling may feel that they are on the outside. The older sibling will want parental attention like before, but now it has to be shared. The older sibling may come to resent the new baby.
This will have an effect on their emotional development f not included in day to day responsibilities of the new sibling. Age/Maturity Children can start school as early as four years of age as their birthday was in July/ August. Some children will start school at five years of age as theirs was in early September. The younger ones may find the routine of school difficult and take longer to settle. This in turn will possibly affect their social/learning development. Girls tend to mature quicker than the boys and girls taken an interest in reading and literacy whilst boys could be more sports minded, enjoy math and building objects.
