2.2 Describe with examples the importance of recognising and responding to concerns about children and young people’s development

When looking at children and young people’s development it is important to recognise and respond to concerns to ensure that the child or young person receives the help and assistance needed.
The sooner any issues or concerns are raised the sooner the child or young person can be monitored and help or assistance given.
The following things would cause concern about a child or young persons development. If the concern was ignored or the problem was left untreated things could get worse and a delay in help or any treatment needed could mean the outcome isn’t as good as if the treatment was started earlier.
You would make a note of it but might put it down as they were having a bad day. At first you might not be concerned but you might ask them if they were ok.
If after a few occasions you began to notice that the child was still being very reserved compared to normal and they seemed tired and uninterested when in class and still failed to eat their dinner you would start to raise concerns.
You would first approach the class teacher with your concern. If the teacher disregards it you would still need to report it as you have a responsibility to that child or young person. You would report it to the relevant person above the teacher until the concern has been reported correctly.
Once reported the relevant person can help the child appropriately to solve the issue correctly hopefully getting the child back on course.
If you fail to take note and report any concerns of child development the child or young person’s development could be affected in various areas.
Once you have reported it the child comes to you and tells you that his mum and dad have split up and he now has to stay at his mums for a few night and his dads for a few night. The child asks you not to tell anyone but says he doesn’t like staying at his dads as he becomes angry and doesn’t let them do much.
You tell the child that you can’t promise not to say anything and explain that if you feel you need to tell someone you will have to