This document outlines the requirements for Standard 5 of induction standards for those working with children, young people, and families. Standard 5 focuses on understanding child and youth development. It states that workers must understand development, behavior, and special needs. They must understand how to promote learning and development. Key areas include understanding attachment and developmental stages, supporting play and learning, observing behavior, understanding contexts and transitions, and supporting disabled children and those with special needs.
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Induction Standards Part Five
1. Induction Standards For Those Working With Children, Young People And Families. A USER FRIENDLY SUMMARY OF THE REQUIREMENTS Part Five Of Our Seven Part Guide
2. Standard 5 Understand the development of children and young people WHAT YOU ARE EXPECTED TO KNOW OR UNDERSTAND =============================================================== You need to show that you know and understand the development, behaviour and special needs of the children and young people that you work with. You will be expected to show that you understand these needs and can work with and promote the child or young persons learning or development.
3. Standard 5 Understand the development of children and young people MAIN AREAS AND OUTCOMES ATTACHMENT AND STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT =============================================================== Have a basic understanding of how children of all ages form attachments, and how these attachments affect their development. Understand the important developmental needs of the children and young people you work with.
4. Standard 5 Understand the development of children and young people MAIN AREAS AND OUTCOMES SUPPORTING PLAY ACTIVITIES AND LEARNING =============================================================== Know how to encourage learning and development in the children and young people you work with Explain how play, hobbies and interests are important in childrens and young peoples learning and development Explain the importance of setting appropriate routines for children and young people
5. Standard 5 Understand the development of children and young people MAIN AREAS AND OUTCOMES OBSERVATION AND JUDGEMENT =============================================================== Know the purpose of observing a childs or young persons behaviour Understand why children and young people you work with might behave in unexpected ways
6. Standard 2 Understand your role as a worker (employed or self-employed) MAIN AREAS AND OUTCOMES UNDERSTANDING CONTEXTS =============================================================== Understand the importance of seeing a child or young person you work with as part of a wider family, caring or social network. Understand the contribution family, caring and social networks make to the development of children young people.
7. Standard 2 Understand your role as a worker (employed or self-employed) MAIN AREAS AND OUTCOMES TRANSITIONS =============================================================== Understand what transition means in relation to the children and young people you work with. Understand the significant milestones which mark transition in the lives of the children and young people you work with. Know how the children and young people you work with respond to the social changes they face in their lives Understand how to support individual children and young people through transition
8. Standard 5 Understand the development of children and young people MAIN AREAS AND OUTCOMES SUPPORTING DISABLED CHILDREN AND CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS =============================================================== Know what the social model of disability means in relation to your work Understand the needs of children and young people who are disabled or have learning difficulties Understanding the need to adapt activities and experiences so individual children and young people can take part. Understand how you might support children and young people with special educational needs, and their families, in relation to your work.