2.1 Describe how children learn and the expected pattern of babies and children’s development from birth to seven years. Areas of development to include: cognitive, speech, language and communication, physical, emotional, social, brain development, literacy and numeracy

Qualification: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
Unit: EYP 11: Support the needs of babies and young children with Special Educational Needs and Disability
Learning outcome: 2. Understand how children learn and develop in the early years
Assessment criteria: 2.1 Describe how children learn and the expected pattern of babies and children’s development from birth to seven years. Areas of development to include: cognitive, speech, language and communication, physical, emotional, social, brain development, literacy and numeracy

• The typical pattern of learning and development for babies and young children can be found here
• Children learn through curiosity, exploration and play
• Support from adults can help children to reach their potential (e.g. an adult observing a child having difficulty with a task and showing them what to do)
• Children also learn from observing and mimicking adults and other children
• Having a rich environment and varied activities can support a child’s learning and development