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What should you consider when choosing clothes and shoes for a young child?

The factors to consider when choosing clothing and footwear for babies and young children, including safety, comfort, fit, fabric and care, and the importance of correctly fitted shoes.
A focused CCEA GCSE Child Development answer on choosing clothing and footwear for babies and young children, covering safety, comfort, fit, fabric and care, and why correctly fitted shoes matter.
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How does a child learn to think, understand and communicate from birth to five years?

Intellectual development from birth to five years, the stages of communication and language development, how adults can support learning and language, and the factors that affect them.
A focused CCEA GCSE Child Development answer on intellectual development from birth to five years, the stages of communication and language, how adults support learning and talk, and the factors that affect them.
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How does a child's body and movement develop from birth to five years?

Physical development from birth to five years, the difference between gross and fine motor skills, the main milestones in order, and the factors that affect physical development.
A focused CCEA GCSE Child Development answer on physical development from birth to five years, the difference between gross and fine motor skills, the main milestones, and the factors that affect physical development.
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Why is play so important, and what types of play help a child learn?

The value of play for all-round development, the types of play and the social stages of play, choosing safe and suitable toys, and how adults support play.
A focused CCEA GCSE Child Development answer on the value of play for development, the types of play and the social stages of play, choosing safe and suitable toys, and how adults support play.
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How does a child develop feelings, relationships and behaviour from birth to five years?

Social and emotional development from birth to five years, bonding and attachment, the growth of independence and self-image, and how positive discipline guides behaviour.
A focused CCEA GCSE Child Development answer on social and emotional development from birth to five years, bonding and attachment, the growth of independence and self-image, and using positive discipline to guide behaviour.
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