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Understand personal, social and emotional development of children

Children need to be able to explore their emotions in safe relationships and environments. Click to watch ‘EYFS Personal, social and emotional development – Emotions’ from the Department for Education.

Table of Contents

Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

Laser Learning reading text ‘Stages of personal, social and emotional development'
‘Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)’ by Early Education
‘The Stages of Emotional Development in Early Childhood’ on the Empowered Parents website
‘Birth to 5 Matters: Non-statutory guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage’ by the Early Years Coalition

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Click on the icon to the left to read 'Social and Emotional Aspects of Development' originally published by the Department for Children, Schools and Families to accompany the EYFS materials published in 2008. This document does refer to the aspects of the old EYFS but is still considered a good reference guide.
‘Young children's personal, social and emotional development’ by Marion Dowling, published by SAGE Publications Ltd., 4th edition, 2014. NB. You do not need to buy this book, you may be able to find a copy at the library or online.
Click to read ‘Why early learning is an emotional experience’ by Barbara Isaacs, published by Teach Early Years.

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