EYFS & development

EYFS Personal, Social and Emotional Development Explained

Understand how early years settings support confidence, relationships, emotional regulation and independence.

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Personal, social and emotional development covers how children build relationships, understand feelings, develop confidence and gradually become more independent.

What can parents do?

Name feelings, model calm responses, give children manageable choices and praise effort and kindness. Predictable routines can also help children feel secure.

Ask nurseries how they support friendships, behaviour, emotional regulation and children who need additional help.

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