Your child’s development

Children develop at different rates and may reach milestones at various times, so you don’t need to panic if your child is not doing everything suggested. However, there are some general guidelines on what to expect and when. This can reassure you that your child is on track. It can also help you know when to seek further support if you have concerns.

View some guidelines on some of the key child development milestones.

Find out how to support your three- or four-year-old at home.

Resources

Here are some other resources to find out more about what to expect and when:

• View information on how speech and language develop from six months to four years
• Speech and Language UK has a progress checker which will ask questions related to attention and listening, understanding, talking, speech sounds and social skills.  It will also direct you to some helpful advice and resources
• For physical development from 0-3 years see this summary from Twinkl

You know your child best. If you are concerned about your child, you can contact your health visitor, GP, or child’s nursery/preschool.