Child and Young Person Development

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2.2 Explain how children and young people's development is influenced by a range of external factors POVERTY AND DEPRIVATION Negative Factors * Poor Health - Not having a varied range of good quality food or nutrition available. Limited access if any to medical treatments/supplies. * Appearance/Personal Hygiene - Not having the appropriate or necessary items, to keep appearances or hygiene to an acceptable level. * Poor Education - Unable to attend school, truancy, unable to afford resources both in and out of school i.e. at home therefore not encouraging the child or young person to progress in their development away from school. * Crime - High levels of crime may surround the child. This could influence the child to be involved within crime. * Social Skills - Poor social skills due to environment, poor education. * Cramped Housing - May share a room with several other children, this can lead to cramped spaces for children, not enough room to play, no personal space, no room to develop. EDUCATION, AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS, PARENT INVOLVEMENT, BOARDING SCHOOLS Positive Factors * Good Teachers, Good Facilities/Resources - Child or young person is encouraged to learn and develop, the child or young person WANTS to be involved and WANTS to learn, the child or young person is receiving a high quality of education due to correct resources, facilities and training. A child or young person is focused and pays attention/behaves whilst in class/school, this increases and develops the child's or young person's awareness of appropriate behaviour. * Social Skills - Social skills will grow and develop if encouraged to interact and socialise with other people around them. Things such as sharing and taking turns will be developed due to correct tuition and guidance. * Confidence and Intellect - Intellect will develop with strong educational
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