1.2 Describe with examples how different aspects of development can affect one another
There are many examples that can describe how different aspects of development can affect one another. For example, if a child has a language barrier ( through a foreign language as their first one or late development of speaking) this can stop other children from playing or talking to this child , which may make him feel like an outsider, which may affect their social and behavioural development. Also if a child is disabled this can affect his physical, social and intellectual development. For example if a child is not able to walk, he may spend more time learning and that will positively affect his intellectual development. It may also leave him confused, not being able to understand why he is different than others, which will affect his emotional, social and behavioural development. Another example may be a new baby in the family, where the child doesn’t understand why he needs to SHARE his mum’s attention with his new brother or sister. The child may feel let down, angry and isolated which can lead to problems in his emotional, social and behavioural development. But a new baby can also mean feeling more responsible, learning to share or taking care of another family member- building up a confidence which will effect emotional and social development.

2 Understand the kinds of influences that affect children and young people’s development

2.1 Describe, with examples, the kinds of influences that affect children and young people’s development including:

a) background b) health c) environmentd) looked after /care status e) education

Background: Children may be experiencing some difficult times and come from various different backgrounds, such as parents break up, illness or bereavement within the family, a new baby, house move or moving country. This may have an effect on their intellectual and emotional development. Some of these changes may not be known to the school, changes in behaviour will indicate something wrong.

Health: The health of a child can affect the child all aspect of development of the child. A child that is suffering from some medical condition, will not be able to participate in sporting activities, therefore would not be physically strong like the others. This ill health can create lack of confidence in the child. The child is likely not to have many friends. The child may become shy and reserve. It is important for the adult to include the child as much as possible and show encouraging support.

Environment: A child from a deprived is less likely to thrive and achieve to their full ability at school as the parents may have difficulty in supporting their child’s needs. For example if a child skips his or her breakfast they are less likely to concentrate on tasks ahead. A child may have little or no support from parents at home , this would affect the child’s self confidence.

Looked after/care status: A child in care will be closely monitored by the class teacher and relevant staff to ensure they are making expected progress. Should there be any issues they would be addressed immediately. This will have profound effect on their emotional development which may lead to the child falling behind in class.

Education: In some cases a child may have little or no previous education, for example a child from another country, school teaching age may be different to England or a child has been taught from home in which they may have been taught in a different way. In these circumstances it may be advisable for the child to have some extra