Nursery World - Early years professional (5)

In this month's column the CWDC's Jane Haywood explains how EYPs must be able to distinguish between the factors affecting child development and have the expertise to deliver enjoyable experiences for each individual child. Supporting colleagues in the setting to plan these experiences is a key facet of the role. Standard 2 'The individual and diverse ways in which children develop and learn from birth to the end of the foundation stage and thereafter'

Standard 2 'The individual and diverse ways in which children develop and learn from birth to the end of the foundation stage and thereafter'

Different rates of development Standard 2 sits within 'Knowledge and understanding' of the Guidance to the Standards. This section contains six standards, which outline how EYPs must demonstrate through their practice that a secure knowledge and understanding of each of the six standards underpins their own practice and informs the leadership of others.

To meet this standard, candidates must demonstrate that they have a detailed knowledge and understanding of the broad developmental stages of children from birth to the end of the Foundation Stage. There are no absolute chronological boundaries for these stages because babies, toddlers and young children self-evidently develop at different rates.

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