The child development checklist provides a comprehensive guide to developmental milestones at all stages of a child’s development and will enable practitioners to assess whether children and young people are making expected progress.
Child Development Checklist.pdf
Please note: the document is not a Durham County Council document and may not be accessible. If, for any reason, you cannot access the document and need an alternative format, please contact us at dscpsecure@durham.gov.uk.
How to use the checklist
It is suggested that you begin by focussing on items in the age range into which the child fits. For a child of three and a half, for example, start in the three to five year age range. Be mindful that items in the age range below or above might also be scored.
Refresh your memory before the visit by reading through the relevant overview and division of the checklist.
If you do not observe a behaviour, leave the box beside the item blank. At the end, you will have a profile of the child’s development in important areas.
It is important to note that this is not a checklist of items designed to identify problems or behaviours that are a cause for concern.