Example Child Development Plan Adapt To
Example development plan
Child’s name ………………………………… Age …………………….
Key person / home link ………………………… Today’s date ……………………. Interests observed / individual needs of the child Eg. Enjoys block building, looking at books, being outdoors, water tray and buckets. Gaining confidence climbing steps, developing manipulation skills whilst using scissors.
Information provided by parent/carer/by child about own likes, dislikes
Eg. Interests at home
Aims/targets/purpose of plan:
Eg. Build confidence in new situations, encourage communication, speech, language, support social interactions, develop body coordination, balance and fine motor skills,
Suggested activities/experiences :
Eg. Threading to develop fine motor skills
Build a den outside to encourage cooperation in play, share books about trains to build own interests
Equipment/ resources needed:
Eg. Selection of mixed sized beads and threads, den and shelter building materials, relevant book titles
Location:
Eg. Within the setting, indoors, outdoors, childminders, home
Practitioner’s role:
Eg. Ensure safety, check protection, provide a range of resources, use praise and encouragement, ask open ended questions encouraging language and new vocabulary
Date for review ……………………………
Time frame: how long will the plan stay current for? Three weeks, three months?
Assess development with knowledge and understanding of;
Confidentiality
Children’s own wishes, views and feelings
Cultural background
Disability or other needs
Reliability of information – observe children in action, use information that’s been provided by others to inform practitioner’s professional knowledge. Enable a child’s presence and participation to guide professional practice.
Objectivity to avoid bias
Knowledge of open and closed reporting methods
Mix methods of recording information
Observation or methods of recording information
Written record / narrative / free
Child’s name ………………………………… Age …………………….
Key person / home link ………………………… Today’s date ……………………. Interests observed / individual needs of the child Eg. Enjoys block building, looking at books, being outdoors, water tray and buckets. Gaining confidence climbing steps, developing manipulation skills whilst using scissors.
Information provided by parent/carer/by child about own likes, dislikes
Eg. Interests at home
Aims/targets/purpose of plan:
Eg. Build confidence in new situations, encourage communication, speech, language, support social interactions, develop body coordination, balance and fine motor skills,
Suggested activities/experiences :
Eg. Threading to develop fine motor skills
Build a den outside to encourage cooperation in play, share books about trains to build own interests
Equipment/ resources needed:
Eg. Selection of mixed sized beads and threads, den and shelter building materials, relevant book titles
Location:
Eg. Within the setting, indoors, outdoors, childminders, home
Practitioner’s role:
Eg. Ensure safety, check protection, provide a range of resources, use praise and encouragement, ask open ended questions encouraging language and new vocabulary
Date for review ……………………………
Time frame: how long will the plan stay current for? Three weeks, three months?
Assess development with knowledge and understanding of;
Confidentiality
Children’s own wishes, views and feelings
Cultural background
Disability or other needs
Reliability of information – observe children in action, use information that’s been provided by others to inform practitioner’s professional knowledge. Enable a child’s presence and participation to guide professional practice.
Objectivity to avoid bias
Knowledge of open and closed reporting methods
Mix methods of recording information
Observation or methods of recording information
Written record / narrative / free