CHILD AND YOUNG PERSON DEVELOPMENT
Learning outcome: 1.1
Describe the expected pattern of children and young people’s development from birth to 19 years, to include:
a) Physical development
b) Communication and intellectual development
c) Social, emotional and behavioural development | Physical Development | Communication & Intellectual Development | Social, Emotional & Behavioural Development | 0-3 years | First year - Fast physical development Little control over their bodiesThey have more control over their bodies at 12 monthsSecond year - they tend to continue to grow and develop quicklyAt this stage most children are able to walkPlay with balls and enjoy climbing for e.g. on stairs, furnitureThird year -have more control over pencils, crayons and will enjoy turning pages on booksAble to use cups and feed themselvesExplore by using toys such as tricycles | It is important for babies to be stimulated and have interest shown on themIn cases where babies are neglected and not enough time spent with adult, they will find it difficult to learn skills off effective communication laterAt this age babies will be listening to language from those around them and will enjoy songs and gamesTry and speak around 12 months, pronunciation won’t be clearBetween 1 and 2 start to put words togetherBetween 2-3 years children will start to use negative plurals in their speech | Very young children will be starting to find out about their own identitiesThey will need to form a strong attachment, the earliest which will be with parents and carersIn nursery; children are given key workers who will be main contactChildren may start to develop tantrums through frustration and will want and need to start doing things for themselves | 3-7 years | At this stage, children will be able to carry out more co-ordinated movements and will be growing in confidence They will be refining the skills developed so far and will have more control over fine motor skills