2.2 Describe with Examples the Importance of Recognising and Responding to Concerns About Children and Young People’s Development

It is an important part of a practitioner’s job to observe and assess children in order to establish where a child is at with regards to their development, health and well being and if they require extra support. The factors that need to be taken into account when assessing development are:

Children’s and young people’s development is influenced by a range of various different personal factors like healthy issues, physical disability, learning or intellectual disabilities or sensory impairments. Children need to reach certain milestones in their life and also before birth, delay in meeting these milestones can affect a child’s development in some cases these are out of the control of parents.

* Listen to the child and offer re-assurance and give assurance that action will be taken

Understand how to monitor children and young people’s development and interventions that should take place if this is not following the expected pattern.

about children and young people’s welfare and risks can be minimised. If there is a cause of concern it is

It is important that schools develop children's awareness of acceptable and unacceptable behaviour. This encompasses both in school and off site, physical safety, when using the Internet and their mental and emotional well-being. Children who are known to be on the 'at risk' register, or those who have been identified as being at greater risk, should be supported by the school and by outside agencies where appropriate.

A holistic assessment addresses the main areas that impact children and young people’s potential to achieve these outcomes:

It is very important to recognise and respond to any concerns with child/young person development because children who are not reaching development norms may well require additional support, or help from a professional person, or it could be emotional distress or help at home they need.

Working Together to Safeguard Children (2010) sets out the guidelines on how the setting and individuals should work to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. This is in conjunction with the Children Act 1989 and the Children Act 2004. This document covers what to do when there are concerns about a child and the correct procedures to follow. In addition it states the roles and responsibilities of different agencies and practitioners, summary of the nature and impact of child abuse, training requirements for effective child protection and how to best operate best practice in child protection procedure.

2.3 Explain how theorise of development and frame works to support Development. Family and Social Relationships:How stable and affectionate is the young person’s relationship with parents, staff, peers, as manager I would analyse if the interaction is of age appropriate with peers and other significant persons in the child’s lifeTheir understanding of the way in which appearance, behaviour and any impairment are perceived by the outside world will be addressed. Their appropriateness regarding dress for their age and gender. Their personal hygiene and cleanliness routine will also addressed. And finally, an overview of their placement with us, their behaviour, and concerns any future recommendations. Educational needs will be assessed and how they respond to this, and their capabilities.Fairbridge is a government run initiative where it promotes young people to make life changes regarding their own lives. It offers life skills, along with activities to enhance their communications and listening skills. Fairbridge will also do exercises, which incorporate trust along with integration with other young people with the same background.The child’s growing sense of self as a separate and valued individual person. Their own views of self-image and self-esteem. If their self-worth is how a lot of work will be undertaken by the team to ensure it is boosted. Race, religion, age, gender, sexuality and disability may contribute to this feeling of

1 your repsonsibilty regarding the safety welfare or wellbeing of the child does not cease once report has been made docs it is still your responsibilty to use professional resources to provide support appropriate to your role and identify and respond to any concerns for the young childs welfare

ensuring children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care. “

Each child and young person is different, as different is the best way for them to manage their problems and cover their needs. The most they have to say when practitioners are assessing their specific cases or making any decisions concerning their wellbeing, the closer all people involved will get to really understand the child and his/her circumstances and, consequently, offer the best type of help and support.

If I have concerns about a child’s behaviour which are not being resolved, I will ask for permission from the parents to talk it through with another childcare professional. I may contact the National Childminding Association, the NSPCC, health visitor or the local early years team (or other relevant advice service) for confidential advice.

This assignment will first recognise the importance of observations to assess children’s need. Secondly it will see how the practitioner has planned appropriate activities using the prime areas from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Thirdly it will take into consideration how the practitioner has used the characteristics of effective learning to enable the practitioner to create exciting, challenging activities to move children on to the next steps using the Development Matters. Lastly I will discuss the importance of Personal, Social and Emotional Development for young children and link this to appropriate child development theory.