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Level 1 - Universal Services, further information

Universal services are services that are available to everybody and can be accessed by anyone without additional support.

Child development

Child Development
Strengths	Needs
Developmental milestones have been achieved. Age appropriate relationships with peers, parents/carers. Healthy lifestyle and makes healthy choices, ie. healthy eating/weight Resilience and ability to cope with emotional and relationship difficulties. Age appropriate communication and language development Positive self-esteem Good personal hygiene Aspirations Does not use drugs or alcohol Child is fit and healthy and has a fully balanced diet	Some minimal support required to achieve educational, social and emotional targets Basic additional health targets Receiving additional support in school to achieve educational targets Minimal friendship group, solitary play

Parenting capacity

Parenting Capacity
Strengths	Needs
Ensures that basic care needs are met Appropriate access to health services Appropriate feeding, diet and nutrition Demonstrates Emotional Warmth Uses praise and encouragement Supportive of access to education Good attachments Able to implement boundaries Enables young person to experience success and failure Ability to socialise appropriately and maintain friendships Parents have positive experience of being parented Free from domestic abuse or mental health difficulties impacting on child	Requires a prompt or minimal support to respond to uncertainties raised, such as basic literacy needs May require signposting to various agencies occasionally for support to meet needs For a child with a disability this can include the local SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) offer, leisure activities and inclusive services

Family/environmental factors

Family/Environmental Factors
Strengths	Needs
Registered with a GP and a dentist Supportive and positive relationships with family and extended family No financial difficulties Access to employment (opportunities) On correct benefits Family engage in positive activities within the community A good standard of housing Safety, e.g. smoke alarms, medicine stored safely Living near family/support network Offer support to friends/family Access to transport links	May require signposting to various agencies occasionally for support to meet needs