Overview

Find out why children's personal, social and emotional development is so important.

Emotions

Learn more about emotions in early years including advice from experts.

Learn more about sense of self as part of the early years foundation stage (EYFS) including advice from experts and suggested activities.

Learn more about relationships as part of the early years foundation stage (EYFS) including advice from experts and suggested activities.

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Other early years resources from the Department for Education
The Department for Education also provides the following free websites and resources to support people working in the early years.
Early years child development training
Free online training providing an overview of child development and practical advice for supporting children in your setting.
Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework
The standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5.
Development Matters
Non-statutory curriculum guidance for the early years foundation stage.
Guidance on completing the EYFS progress check at age 2
Guidance to provide support for early years practitioners when completing the early years foundation stage (EYFS) progress check at age 2.

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