CL2A2: Young children’s development

1. Understand the stages of development of young children from birth to three years

• 1.1. Outline the development of young children in the first three years of life
• 1.2. Explain why young children’s development may occur in different sequences and at different rates
• 1.3. Explain how all areas of development are interconnected

2. Understand how positive environments support the development of young children

• 2.1. Outline the features of a positive environment that supports the development of young children
• 2.2. Explain how the features previously outlined support the development of young children
• 2.3. Describe how to create a positive environment which will support the development of young children

3. Understand how to support young children’s development by providing for their basic needs

• 3.1. Identify the basic needs of young children
• 3.2. Describe the role of the adult in providing the basic needs of the young child
• 3.3. Explain how providing the basic needs of young children supports their development