Explain the sequence and rate of each aspect of development from birth to 19 years. You may find a timeline useful as part of your explanation.
[500 words]
Explain the difference between:
• The sequence of and rate of development
• And why this difference is important
[200 words]

Explain how children and young people’s development is influenced by:
• A range of external factors
• A range of personal factors
[200 words]

Explain how current practice is influenced by:
• Theories of development
• Frameworks to support development
[200 words]

Explain how to monitor children and young people’s development using different methods. You may find it helpful to use work products to illustrate your answer, e.g.
child observations assessment frameworks.
[150 words]
Explain the reasons why children and young people’s development may not follow the expected pattern. You may find it helpful to use work products to illustrate your
answer.
[150 words]

Explain how disability may affect development.
[150 words]

Explain how different types of interventions can promote positive outcomes for children and young people where development is not following the expected pattern.
[150 words]

Provide an analysis that shows the importance of early identification of speech, language and communication delays and disorders and the potential risks of late
recognition.
[150 words]

Explain how multi-agency terms work together to support speech, language and communication.
[150 words]

Explain how play and activities are used to support the development of:
• Speech
• Language
• Communication
[150 words]

Explain how different types of transitions can affect children and young people’s development.
[150 words]

Evaluate the effect on children and young people of having positive relationships during periods of transition. You may find it helpful to use work products to support
your evidence.
[150 words]