There are many mitigating factors regarding the rate of development that can prevent a child from reaching their expected milestones. Examples of these include their background such as family life and home environment. It is important for all childcare providers to be aware of such circumstances and to consider how this may affect the child’s development and how to encourage their progress whilst knowing their limits.
It is important to first discuss the possibility of health factors that may affect a child. For example, basic poor physical health, physical disability or impairment may restrict the child from development opportunities meaning that they are less able to participate. This in turn can interlink with other areas such as their
It is important to first discuss the possibility of health factors that may affect a child. For example, basic poor physical health, physical disability or impairment may restrict the child from development opportunities meaning that they are less able to participate. This in turn can interlink with other areas such as their