Personal, Social and Emotional Development

During the Foundation stage the children will be encouraged to:

Be interested, excited and motivated to learn.
Be confident to try new activities, initiate ideas and speak in a familiar Group.
Maintain attention, concentration and sit quietly when appropriate.
Have a developing awareness of their needs, views and be sensitive to the needs of others.
Have a developing respect for their own culture and beliefs of other people.
Form good relationships with adults and peers.
Work as part of a group or class, taking turns and sharing harmoniously.
Understand what is right and wrong and why.
Dress and undress independently and manage their own hygiene.
Select and use activities and resources independently.
Consider the consequences of their words and actions for self and others.
Understand that people have different needs, views and cultures which need to be treated with respect.
Understand that they can expect others to treat their needs and beliefs with respect