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Development Matters (Tracker) provides guidance for early years practitioners to support children’s learning and development. It outlines key areas of development, including communication, physical skills, and social growth. The document helps practitioners plan and assess activities that are age-appropriate and responsive to children’s needs. It focuses on fostering positive outcomes for children by promoting a balanced approach to learning. Development Matters supports practitioners in tracking children’s progress and identifying areas for improvement. It aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring a consistent, high-quality approach to early education. The guidance helps create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all children. The purpose of tracking children’s development in the Early Years is to provide a picture of the child’s progress and to identify any areas for further support. This document has been produced using Development Matters checkpoints.

Development Matters (Statements) provides guidance for early years practitioners to support children’s learning and development. It outlines key areas of development, including communication, physical skills, and social growth. The document helps practitioners plan and assess activities that are age-appropriate and responsive to children’s needs. It focuses on fostering positive outcomes for children by promoting a balanced approach to learning. Development Matters supports practitioners in tracking children’s progress and identifying areas for improvement. It aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring a consistent, high-quality approach to early education. The guidance helps create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all children.