This document provides information from a course on supporting children's development. It discusses:
- The expected patterns of physical, language/communication, cognitive, and social/emotional development from birth to 7 years.
- Factors that can influence children's development, including biological factors like health conditions, and environmental factors like home circumstances.
- How practitioners can support children's development by understanding typical patterns, observing children, and working with parents/carers. Activities are planned to be age-appropriate. Early intervention supports learning for children with difficulties.