1.2 Explain the difference between the sequence of development and rate of development

Qualification: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
Unit: EYP 5: Understand how to support children’s development
Learning outcome: 1. Understand the stages of child development from birth to seven years
Assessment criteria: 1.2 Explain the difference between the sequence of development and rate of development

• Sequence of development is the order in which children typically learn and develop
• Rate of development is the progress a child is making in their development
• The sequence of development is a useful guideline to measure a child’s rate of development, however, we must be mindful that children develop at different rates
• The sequence of development can also help practitioners to provide activities or resources that support a child’s next stage of development
• The sequence of development can help practitioners identify children that may require additional support or a referral to a health professional (with parental consent)