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Unit 024- Promote child and young person’s development
1.1. When assessing development some factors need to be taken into account one of these is confidentiality, this means that you will need permission from a child’s parents/carers before doing observations, also when information is wrote down about a child is important that it is kept in a safe place were only the relevant people can access it. Also making sure that information about a child is only shared with parents/carers or colleagues and professionals that have the right to know. Another factor to take into account is a child’s wishes and feelings, this means to take into account the child’s wishes when doing an observation or assessment. The child may not want to be assessed at …show more content…

And also children may be rehearsed and show better behaviour. Filming- For: More information can be gained as visual nature and sound is used. Against: Children may know they are been filmed and not act themselves or change behaviour or way of play. Also the observer chooses when to record and this time may not be the typical of that child. Sound recording- For: The child’s intonation and speech pattern can be accurately recorded. Against: Child may be aware that they are been recorded and also the observer chooses when and where which can also affect the way the child acts. Information from parents and colleagues- For: Other colleagues or parents may see the children involved in different situations or activities. Against: Parent or other colleagues may be bias.
2.3- Inclusive and person centred approach means that anything involving supporting or planning for that person means they should be involved were possible. When planning for a child it should be taken into consideration what is best for the child and also how it might involve or engage the child. This means when planning for a child it is important that we do not segregate them from others and think of ways in which we can involve others or ways to adapt a activity so that the area of development that needs support can be incorporated. I implement this in my own work by looking at an individual interests, and then when choosing or planning an activity I involve these interest so

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