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  • Personal, Social and Emotional Development

    ELG: Self-Regulation Children at the expected level of development will:

    • Show an understanding of their own feelings and those of others, and begin to regulate their behaviour accordingly;
    • Set and work towards simple goals, being able to wait for what they want and control their immediate impulses when appropriate;
    • Give focused attention to what the teacher says, responding appropriately even when engaged in activity, and show an ability to follow instructions involving several ideas or actions.

    ELG: Managing Self Children at the expected level of development will:

    • Be confident to try new activities and show independence, resilience and perseverance in the face of challenge;
    • Explain the reasons for rules, know right from wrong and try to behave accordingly;
    • Manage their own basic hygiene and personal needs, including dressing, going to the toilet and understanding the importance of healthy food choices.

    ELG: Building Relationships Children at the expected level of development will:

    • Work and play cooperatively and take turns with others;
    • Form positive attachments to adults and friendships with peers;
    • Show sensitivity to their own and to others’ needs.