Accurate assessment of needs:

• Report presented in an appropriate format with clear headings
• Methods used to collect information clearly outlined
• Identification of whether the child is at the normative stage of development for multiple aspects of development (physical, intellectual, language, emotional, and social)

Thorough understanding of interpersonal skills required:

• Methods used are age-appropriate and carried out objectively
• Ethical issues of confidentiality and consent have been adhered to (signature of caretaker supplied; no real names used)

Detailed description of appropriate strategies for meeting needs:

• Understanding of long-term consequences of not having specific needs met at this age
• Five recommendations made for promoting holistic development for this age- group
• Outline one practical strategy for each of the following to support meeting the needs of this aged child – an Early Childhood Educator, a Caretaker/ parent at home, a community group, the government