Children's and young people's occupations
Self-care
Eating and drinking
Toileting
Bathing/showering/washing
Dressing
Oral hygiene
Nose care
Nail care
Hair care
Personal device care (glasses, toothbrush)
Health maintenance (avoiding danger, healthy lifestyle)
Emergency response
Rest and sleep
Functional communication
Asks for help
States feelings
Uses telephone
Functional mobility
Transfers - chair, toilet, bed, bath, car
Opens/closes doors
Stairs
Carries objects
Community mobility
Level surfaces
Rough/uneven surfaces
Slopes/ramps
Curbs
Escalators
Public transport
Sexual expression
Gender identity
Sexual behaviour
Productivity
School/educational activities
English KS 1,2,3,4 (except at KS1 in Welsh
speaking schools)
Welsh KS 1,2,3,4
Maths KS 1,2,3,4
Science KS 1,2,3,4
Technology (D&T, IT) KS 1,2
History KS 1,2
Geography KS 1,2
Art KS 1,2
Music KS 1,2
Physical Education KS 1,2,3,4
Modern foreign language KS 3
Personal, social & health education
Religious education
Home management
Household chores
Tidies house
Cleans house
Cooks
Does laundry
Care of others
Helps teacher/parent/sibling/peer/friend
Cares for sick sibling/parent/friend
Cares for pets
Vocational activities
Volunteers within the community
KS=key stage
Compiled by Carolyn Dunford, Head of Research, The Children’s Trust, Tadworth (March, 2011)
Play & leisure
Exploratory play
Social play
Functional play
Gross motor play
Symbolic/pretend play
Construction play
Imaginary play
Creative play
Rough & tumble
Games with rules
Dramatic play
Sports
Crafts & hobbies
Home based leisure
TV
Garden play
Community based leisure
Clubs
Leisure centre activities
Religious worship
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