Understanding Children and Young People’s Development

Q1. Explain the sequence and rate of each aspect of development from birth – 19 years.

Q2. Explain the following and give an example for each:

• Sequence of Development

• Rate of Development

• Why is the difference important?

Q3. Explain how children and young people’s development is influenced by a range of personal factors.

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

Q4. Explain how to monitor children and young people’s development, using different methods.

Q5. How do you record, report, show this information?

Q6. Explain the reasons why children and young people’s development may not follow the expected pattern.

Q7. Explain how disability may affect development.

Q8. Explain how different types of interventions can promote positive outcomes for children and young people where development is not following the expected pattern.

Discuss different agencies that you have worked with to promote positive outcomes for Young People.

Q9. Analyse the importance of early identification of speech, language and communication delays and disorders and the potential risks of late recognition.

Q10. Explain how multi-agency teams work together to support speech, language and communication.

Q11. Describe the different communication methods / styles you have used with the young people you work with.  Explain how play and activities are used to support the development of speech, language and communication delay.

Q12. Explain why social and emotional identity are important to the wellbeing and resilience of children and young people.

Q13. Explain how to support children and young people to identify with their own self-image and identity.

Q14. Explain how goals and targets identified as part of the planning process contribute towards building the self-esteem of children or young people.