“CYP Core 3.2: Promote children and young person Development. Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce 1.1 Explain the factors that need to be taken into account when assessing development. 1.3 – . Explain the selection of the assessment methods used. 2.2. Evaluate and revise the development plan in the light of implementation. 2.3 – .Explain the importance of a person centred and inclusive approach and give examples of how this is implemented in own work. 3.1 Explain the features of an environment or service that promotes the development of children and young people. 5.2. Evaluate different approaches to supporting positive behaviour 6.1. Explain how to support children and young people experiencing different types of transitions.”

1.1 In order to work effectively with children and young people, we must be able to assess their development and then plan to support them. Assessing children and young people must be done accurately and sensitively. Therefore there are a number of factors that have to be considered.

Before an observation is carried out, it is usual to gain permission from the childs parents or those who are responsible for the child. Within our setting, we do this when the child first begins attending. Most parents are happy for their child to be observed, although they probably wont want other parents reading the reports.

Observations should be stored carefully and practitioners should make sure that when discussing the child, they only do so with colleagues or other professionals who have a right to know.

Sometimes it may not be appropriate to observe or assess a child for example if…(short extract)