Personal, Social and Emotional Development

PSED supports children to learn to get on with others and make friends, understand and talk about feelings, learn about 'right' and 'wrong', develop independence and ultimately feel good about themselves. It is crucial for children to lead healthy and happy lives, and is fundamental to their cognitive development. Children need to develop strong and supportive relationships with adults to enable them to learn how to understand their own feelings and those of others. As they develop, children should be supported to set themselves simple goals, to persist with activities and develop patience. They will learn how to look after their bodies including healthy eating and managing their personal needs.