F/600/9777 Identify the factors that impact on outcomes and life chances for children and young people.

Understand the needs of children and young people who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and disadvantage

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the factors that may impact on the outcomes and life chances of children and young people

1.1. Identify the factors that impact on outcomes and life chances for children and young people

1.2. Explain the critical importance of poverty in affecting outcomes and life chances

1.3. Analyse a strategic national or local policy that has positive impact on outcomes and life chances for children and young people

1.1. Explain why strategic direction from national and local policy is required to address factors impacting on outcomes and life chances for children and young people.

2. Understand how poverty and disadvantage affect children and young peoples development

2.1. Analyse how poverty and disadvantage may affect children and young peoples:

physical development

social and emotional development

communication development

intellectual development

learning

3. Understand the importance of early intervention for children and young people who are disadvantaged and vulnerable

3.1. Explain what is meant by both disadvantage and vulnerability

3.2. Explain the importance of early intervention for disadvantaged and/or vulnerable children and young people

3.3. Evaluate the impact of early intervention

4. Understand the importance of support and partnership in improving outcomes for children and young people who are experiencing poverty and disadvantage.

4.1. Research the policy and guidance impacting on support services at national level, and evaluate how this operates at local level

4.2. Explain how carers can be engaged in the strategic planning of services.