Practice Note on Child Development
Practice Note on Child Development
Practice Notes support Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) in understanding and applying the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice (2017) by examining a specific topic and providing practice guidance.
Being able to understand and support healthy child development and well-being is foundational to an RECE’s professional practice and reflects their unique expertise. This responsibility is embedded in the profession’s scope of practice described in the Early Childhood Educators Act, 2007, which states that an ECE’s practice is “the planning and delivery of inclusive play-based learning and care programs for children in order to promote the well-being and holistic development of children.”
RECEs understand that strong, positive relationships contribute to healthy child development and are necessary for children’s well-being and learning. Building and maintaining caring and responsive relationships with children, families and colleagues is fundamental to the practice of RECEs (Standard I: A).
There are three sections in this Practice Note — start with whichever topic area catches your interest:
| Supporting child development: RECEs’ responsibilities | Common child development domains in practice | Ongoing learning to promote child development |
Practice Note references
How Does Learning Happen?
Practice Guideline on Child Development (coming soon)
Practice Guideline on Pedagogical Practice
The Power of Positive Adult Child Relationships: Connection is the Key
Practice Guideline on Child Development (coming soon)
Practice Guideline on Pedagogical Practice
The Power of Positive Adult Child Relationships: Connection is the Key
Other useful resources
Practice Guideline on Communication and Collaboration
Practice Guideline on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities
Practice Guideline on Supporting Positive Interactions with Children
Practice Note on Beliefs and Biases
Practice Note on Play-Based Learning
Reflection Guide on Beliefs and Biases
#StandardsinPractice series
Practice Guideline on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities
Practice Guideline on Supporting Positive Interactions with Children
Practice Note on Beliefs and Biases
Practice Note on Play-Based Learning
Reflection Guide on Beliefs and Biases
#StandardsinPractice series