Explain The Kinds Of Influences That Affect Child Development
LO: Understand the kinds of influences that affect CYP's development
Criteria 2:1 Describe with examples the kinds of influences that affect CYP's development including d) background e) health f) environment
Background: The children I'll be working with will come from a wide range of backgrounds that will have an impact on their development, such as family composition, culture and beliefs etc. If a child is from a different culture or belief from most of the other children in the class, then there may be certain rules in that belief that may stop them being involved in a play activity the other children may be taking part in. The child may feel excluded and lonely their physical development could be affected but also their social development could be affected.
Health: The children and young people I come across may have a number of health issues or disabilities. If a child has a disability that restricts them participating in activities this may have an effect not only primarily on their physical development but also their social development. To avoid this, the child must be included as best they can and for them to feel valued. Also is a child is from a low income family they may not have the correct diet and nutrition to help them to grow. This may also affect their physical development. …show more content…
Both at home and at school if a child is nurtured and given time then they will develop faster and to a higher level. At home whether the CYP is cared for by parents, grandparents or carers then they will be the first people that the child will develop a bond with. Activities such as read too, and with them and letting them know that their opinion matters will help develop positive growth. A child that is sat in front of a computer playing games may not develop and learn key skills as quickly as a child that has lots of interaction with
Criteria 2:1 Describe with examples the kinds of influences that affect CYP's development including d) background e) health f) environment
Background: The children I'll be working with will come from a wide range of backgrounds that will have an impact on their development, such as family composition, culture and beliefs etc. If a child is from a different culture or belief from most of the other children in the class, then there may be certain rules in that belief that may stop them being involved in a play activity the other children may be taking part in. The child may feel excluded and lonely their physical development could be affected but also their social development could be affected.
Health: The children and young people I come across may have a number of health issues or disabilities. If a child has a disability that restricts them participating in activities this may have an effect not only primarily on their physical development but also their social development. To avoid this, the child must be included as best they can and for them to feel valued. Also is a child is from a low income family they may not have the correct diet and nutrition to help them to grow. This may also affect their physical development. …show more content…
Both at home and at school if a child is nurtured and given time then they will develop faster and to a higher level. At home whether the CYP is cared for by parents, grandparents or carers then they will be the first people that the child will develop a bond with. Activities such as read too, and with them and letting them know that their opinion matters will help develop positive growth. A child that is sat in front of a computer playing games may not develop and learn key skills as quickly as a child that has lots of interaction with