"Unit 2 Development from conception to age 16 years CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education E1 Describe the development of children in a selected age range and in TWO (2) areas of development. E2 Describe the development of children in a selected age range, different from E1 and in TWO (2) areas of development. E3 Explain TWO (2) theoretical perspectives relevant to the areas of development. E4 Include THREE (3) observations as appendices. E5 Identify and use THREE (3) different observation techniques. E6 Explain how to maintain confidentiality throughout the observation. E7 Show an understanding of diversity and inclusive practice. E8 Include references and a bibliography. D1 Discuss the child's needs in relation to the selected area of development. D2 Explain how the observations can be used to support planning to meet the child's needs. C1 Analyse the issues which are essential to confidentiality and objective observation. B1 Reflect on the implications for practice of the assessment of children through observation. A Evaluate the influence of theoretical perspectives on aspects of practice which affect the development of children."

E1 + E2 For this part of the assignment I am going to write about both the physical and language development in the age ranges 0-3 years and 3-7.

Physical development

This area of development is about learning how to master physical movement and having awareness of the body, gaining a sense of space and understanding health and what the body needs. It is usually broken down into three main areas, gross motor skills, these are simply actions that involve using the muscles. Fine motor skills, these are fine precise movements. (REF: www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/article/physical-development ) There is also locomotive which is balancing and walking. Physical development helps kids gain independence.

0-3 Years

From the age 0-3 months babies dont have much control of their movement, reflexes happen more often and their start to touch their heads and cheeks. They will …(short extract)