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Foetal development; History of childhood; Developmental theories, e.g. Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, Kohlberg, Freud; Physical, psychological, cognitive, social, verbal, emotional and moral development; Typical/Atypical child development.
Attachment theories: Bowlby, Rutter, Robertson; Attachment patterns / consequences of insecure attachment.
Nature / nurture debate; Family functioning including cultural /social perspectives; Children’s understanding of health; Development screening

LO1: Outline the key stages of foetal development and transitions that occur at birth.
LO2: Gain an appreciation of the key developmental theories.
LO3: Recognise the different patterns of development and related needs in infancy, childhood and adolescence
LO4: Develop an awareness of the factors that may affect secure attachment, which may include culture and diversity
LO5: Reflect on how the multi disciplinary team contributes to how children or their parents/ carers conceptualise their health