emotional factors that could impede a child's development - and how to
plan for individual needs. Sue Chambers explains
Under the Progress Check at Age Two, practitioners are expected to assess a child's Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED). The aim of the assessment is to inform parents and practitioners about a child's current development and how to aid their progress, particularly in areas identified as being less than expected.
For the assessment to be effective, practitioners need to be aware of the various components within this area of development. However, if caring for vulnerable two-year-olds, it is vital too that practitioners understand the sensory, social and emotional factors that might be impeding that development and the effect of these factors on the child's progress.
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