| 1 | Understand the pattern of development that would normally be expected for children and young people from birth-19 yrs | 1.1 | . Explain the sequence and rate of each aspect of development that would normally be expected in children and young people from birth – 19 years |
| 1.2 | . Analyse the difference between sequence of development and rate of development and why the distinction is important |
| 1.3 | . Analyse the reasons why children and young people’s development may not follow the pattern normally expected. |
| 2 | Understand the factors that impact on children and young people’s development | 2.1 | Analyse how children and young people’s development is influenced by a range of personal factors |
| 2.2 | Analyse how children and young people’s development is influenced by a range of external factors |
| 2.3 | Explain how theories of development and frameworks to support development influence current practice. |
| 3 | Understand the benefits of early intervention to support the development of children and young people | 3.1 | Analyse the importance of early identification of development delay |
| 3.2 | Explain the potential risks of late recognition of development delay |
| 3.3 | Evaluate how multi agency teams work together to support all aspects of development in children and young people |
| 3.4 | . Explain how play and leisure activities can be used to support all aspects of development of children and young people |
| 4 | Understand the potential effects of transitions on children and young people’s development. | 4.1 | Explain how different types of transitions can affect children and young people’s development |
| 4.2 | Explain the importance of children and young people having positive relationships through periods of transition |
| 4.3 | Evaluate the effectiveness of positive relationships on children and young people’s development |
| 5 | Understand how assessing, monitoring and recording the development of children and young people informs the use of interventions | 5.1 | Explain different methods of assessing, recording and monitoring children and young people’s development |
| 5.2 | Explain how and in what circumstances different methods for assessing, recording and monitoring children and young people’s development in the work setting. |
| 5.3 | Explain how different types of interventions can promote positive outcomes for children and young people where development is not following the pattern normally expected. |
| 5.4 | Evaluate the importance of accurate documentation regarding the development of children and young people |