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Know the main stages of child and young person development

Watch this final 5 minute video showing how different stages of development influence children’s ability to learn. This video was produced by Teachers TV.Watch the videos and make notes – what can you learn from watching the videos?

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Reading Materials

'Development matters’ by the Department for Education
‘Stages of childhood development in the primary years’ from Education Gateshead
‘Child development’ from the Child Development Institute
‘Ages and stages’ from the Speech and Language UK website
Laser Reading Text: ‘Child development’

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Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Click to access the 'Learning and development' webpage on the Early Years Matters website. This webpage takes a look at the prime and specific development types, as outlined in the EYFS. This resource is focused on birth to five years.
It is important to remember that developmental charts are only a guide to the ages and stages of development. They are not perfect for every child. All children are individual and unique; they will progress roughly in the same order but not necessarily all at the same speed as their peers.
The Australian Raising Children website contains information about the development of children from newborn to teens.

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