Understand the pattern of development that would normally be expected for children and young people from birth – 19 years

Level: 5

Credit value: 6

UAN: F/601/9449

Unit aim

This unit provides knowledge and understanding of how children and young people from birth to 19 years develop. The unit also explores actions that should be taken when differences in development are identified and the potential effects of transitions on children and young people’s development.

Learning outcomes: Unit 137 Understand Children and Young Person’s Development

There are five learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:

1. Understand the pattern of development that would normally be expected for children and young people from birth – 19 years
2. Understand the factors that impact on children and young people’s development
3. Understand the benefits of early intervention to support the development of children and young people
4. Understand the potential effects of transitions 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

Guided learning hours

It is recommended that 30 hours should be allocated for this unit, although patterns of delivery are likely to vary.

Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national standards

This unit is linked to CCLD 403 and 408.

Support of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body (if required)

This unit is endorsed by Skills for Care and Development.

Assessment: 

Unit 137 Understand Children and Young Person’s Development

This unit will be assessed by:

• candidate portfolio of evidence.

Simulation is not allowed.

The unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development`s Assessment Principles. These have been included within the Centre requirements section of this handbook

Outcome 1 Understand the pattern of development that would normally be expected for children and young people from birth – 19 years

Assessment Criteria

The learner can:

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.

Outcome 2 Understand the factors that impact on children and young people’s development

Assessment Criteria

The learner can:

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

Outcome 3 Understand the benefits of early intervention to support the development of children and young people

Assessment Criteria

The learner can:

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

Outcome 4 Understand the potential effects of transitions on children and young people’s development

Assessment Criteria

The learner can:

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.