Support effective planning and assessment for younger children with this Nursery 1–2 Years Progression, Skills and Knowledge Document.
Designed specifically for children aged 1–2 years, this resource provides a clear overview of the developing skills and knowledge children may demonstrate as they grow, learn and explore. The progression statements help practitioners recognise children’s starting points, identify emerging skills and consider appropriate next steps without expecting children to develop at exactly the same rate.
The document supports practitioners to:
Understand typical progression for children aged 1–2 years.
Identify the skills and knowledge children are beginning to develop.
Support observation and assessment through clear, practical statements.
Plan meaningful experiences based on children’s individual development.
Identify appropriate next steps and areas where additional support may be helpful.
Provide continuity between the 0–1, 1–2 and 2–3 years stages of development.
Written in clear, practitioner-friendly language, the document is ideal for nurseries, baby and toddler rooms, childminders and other Early Years settings.
A useful resource for supporting a developmentally appropriate curriculum that recognises that young children develop at different rates and that progression is not always linear.
