NEW EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME
'Personal, social and emotional development involves helping children to develop a positive sense of themselves, and others; to form positive relationships and develop respect for others; to develop social skills and learn how to manage their feelings; to understand appropriate behaviour in groups; and to have confidence in their own abilities.' (Revised Statutory Framework, paragraph 1.6)
The learning and development requirements for Personal, Social and Emotional Development in the revised EYFS have not changed significantly on the surface. However, a further examination of the outcomes for this area shows that the early learning goals have changed substantially.
When we look at the relevant ELGs now, we see that most of the points within 'Dispositions and attitudes' have been reassigned to become part of the Characteristics of Effective Learning, while the points which focused on understanding of different cultures and beliefs have sensibly been changed to a more realistic emphasis on families, communities and traditions (now in Understanding the World).
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