Level 1 – Universal

Health

• Physically well
• Nutritious diet
• Adequate hygiene & dress
• Developmental & health checks / immunisations up to date
• Developmental milestones & motor skills appropriate
• Sexual activity age-appropriate
• Good mental health

Emotional Development

• Good quality early attachments
• Able to adapt to change
• Able to understand others’ feelings

Behavioural Development

• Takes responsibility for behaviour
• Responds appropriately to boundaries and constructive guidance

Identity and Self-Esteem

• Can discriminate between safe and unsafe contacts

Family and Social Relationships

• Stable and affectionate relationships with family
• Is able to make and maintain friendships

Learning

• Access to books and toys
• Enjoys and participates in learning activities
• Has experiences of success and achievement
• Makes age-related, appropriate progress
• Sound links between home and school
• Planning for career and adult life

Basic care, ensuring safety and protection

• Provide for child’s physical needs, e.g. food, drink, appropriate clothing, medical and dental care
• Protection from danger or significant harm

Emotional warmth and stability

• Shows warm regard, praise and encouragement
• Ensures stable relationships

Guidance, boundaries and stimulation

• Ensure the child can develop a sense of right and wrong
• Child / young person accesses leisure facilities as appropriate to age and interests

Family functioning and well-being

• Good relationships within family, including when parents are separated

Housing, work and income

• Accommodation has basic amenities and appropriate facilities, and can meet family needs
• Managing budget to meet individual needs

Social and community including education

• They have friendships and are able to access local services and amenities
• Family feels part of the community