Unit 2 Childcare Level 3

Describe the expected pattern of children and young people’s development from birth to 19 years, to include:

D1) Evaluate how nature and nurture may affect the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development at infancy and adolescence.

• Include a brief description of the physical, cultural and cognitive processes, and social and emotional development at each stage.

Describe the expected pattern of children and young people’s development from birth to 19 years, to include:

2.1 Explain how children and young people’s development is influenced by a range of personal factors

Describe the expected pattern of children and young people’s development from birth to 19 years

2.2 Explain how children and young people’s development is influenced by a range of external factors.

Explain the reasons why children and young people's development may not follow the expected pattern

The children act 1989 has influenced some settings by bringing together several sets of guidance and provided the foundation for many of the standards practitioners sustain and maintain when working with children. The act requires that settings work together in the best interests of the child and form partnerships with parents or carers. It requires settings to have appropriate adult to child ratios and policies and procedures on child protection. This act has had an influence in all areas of practice from planning a curriculum and record keeping. The every child matters framework has

1. Explain the sequence and rate of each aspect of development from birth – 19years.

Understand the expected pattern of development for children and young people from birth to 19 years

Under each heading, explain how each aspect may impact on a child’s behaviour & development, giving examples.

9. Consider the stage of development of children as every child learn and develop at different stage.

A reward is a high extrinsic motivator. The reward can be monetary, gift certificate, day off with pay, a two hour lunch, or working for two hours on anything but work. All entice performance and competition in the workplace. A gold star, being the teacher’s helper for a day, no daily

6. Child Development: Is the growth of the child during different stages of life in set domains