Environmental factors (relate to home environments) Smokers in the household do not ensure that the child is in a smoke-free environment There are no clear, clean and tidy areas for child to play Evidence of hazards in home e.g. fire risks, sharp objects, needles Home is in a poor state of repair There is not adequate food in the cupboards The child does not have a bed or a bed with bedding The parent / carer does not ensure the child receives age appropriate supervision in or outside of the home Attachment and emotional care Child does not respond to or seek the attention of parental figure or carer Parental figure or carer does not response to child’s emotional or physical needs Child shows reluctance or refusal to return home Early Years specific checklist (aged 0-5 years) The child is not meeting key developmental milestones (consider Progress Check) The child has not attended all developmental checks The child suffers from persistent or recurrent nappy rash Nappies are not changed regularly Child does not present as content and easy to settle Alternative care arrangements (childminder, family member, nanny etc.) for the children are not always considered appropriate The household is generally not stable and there appear to be unidentified adults or young people in the home There is bruising on child who is not mobile There is evidence of unexplained injury The child has a good routine The has recurrent or frequent accidents School aged child specific checklist (aged 5 to 16)
Environmental factors (relate to home environments) Smokers in the household do not ensure that the child is in a smoke-free environment There are no clear, clean and tidy areas for child to play Evidence of hazards in home e.g. fire risks, sharp objects, needles Home is in a poor state of repair There is not adequate food in the cupboards The child does not have a bed or a bed with bedding The parent / carer does not ensure the child receives age appropriate supervision in or outside of the home Attachment and emotional care Child does not respond to or seek the attention of parental figure or carer Parental figure or carer does not response to child’s emotional or physical needs Child shows reluctance or refusal to return home Early Years specific checklist (aged 0-5 years) The child is not meeting key developmental milestones (consider Progress Check) The child has not attended all developmental checks The child suffers from persistent or recurrent nappy rash Nappies are not changed regularly Child does not present as content and easy to settle Alternative care arrangements (childminder, family member, nanny etc.) for the children are not always considered appropriate The household is generally not stable and there appear to be unidentified adults or young people in the home There is bruising on child who is not mobile There is evidence of unexplained injury The child has a good routine The has recurrent or frequent accidents School aged child specific checklist (aged 5 to 16)
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