Personal, Social and Emotional Development in the EYFS

Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) is a key area of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. It supports children in building strong relationships, developing self-confidence, and understanding their own feelings and those of others. Through play, group activities, and daily routines, children learn to manage emotions, resolve conflicts, and become independent and resilient individuals.

We nurture a safe, caring environment where every child feels valued, respected, and ready to learn.

Below are some pictures of our children enjoying and engaging in PSED activities over the years.

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2024 to 2025

Child learning to brush teeth independently, promoting personal, social, and emotional development in EYFS.

Learning healthy habits and self-care – supporting PSED in the EYFS through toothbrushing routines.

Children demonstrating kindness and empathy, supporting personal, social, and emotional development in EYFS.

Children learning kindness and empathy through caring interactions – nurturing PSED in EYFS.

Children learning about healthy fruits and nutrition, promoting personal, social, and emotional development in EYFS.

Exploring healthy eating and making good choices – supporting PSED in EYFS.

Two young children laughing and chatting, demonstrating early communication, relationship-building, and emotional development.

Building friendships through joyful conversations – developing confidence, empathy, and social skills in the EYFS..

Two children sliding down a playground slide together, building friendships and learning to play cooperatively.

Sharing smiles and turns on the slide – encouraging teamwork, friendship, and positive social interaction.

Three children engaging in dress-up play, exploring creativity and social development through imaginative role-play.

Imaginative play in full swing – our little learners express creativity, build confidence, and form friendships through dressing up together.

Three children playing musical instruments, developing listening, coordination, and expressive skills during a group music activity.

Making joyful noise together – children explore rhythm, sound, and teamwork through musical play, supporting creativity and communication.

Child closely observing flowers and plants, developing curiosity and understanding of the natural environment.

Discovering the wonders of nature – learning about flowers, plants, and the world around us through hands-on exploration.

Two young children riding together on a ride-along car in the playground, smiling and playing, supporting personal, social and emotional development in EYFS.

Building bonds on wheels — these little friends share laughter and teamwork as they ride together, developing social confidence and a sense of belonging.

Children examining a variety of fruits and vegetables, learning about healthy foods and nutrition as part of their personal, social, and understanding the world development.

Exploring healthy eating together – children learn about fruits and vegetables, developing awareness of nutrition, making positive choices, and sharing with friends.

Child engaging in imaginative play in the mud kitchen, supporting personal, social, and emotional development by expressing ideas and building independence.

Working independently in the mud kitchen, this child builds confidence, self-esteem, and emotional expression through creative messy play.

Child exploring different emotions through storytelling and facial expression cards, supporting personal, social, and emotional development in early years.

Through stories, expressions, and guided play, children learn to recognise and talk about different emotions—building empathy, emotional awareness, and healthy social connections.

Child holding up a drawing during show and tell, practicing verbal expression and boosting personal, social, and emotional development.

Sharing proud moments — a child confidently presents their drawing during show and tell, building communication skills and self-esteem.

Children practicing tooth brushing, developing personal, social, and emotional skills alongside communication in a nurturing early years environment.

Healthy habits in action — children learn about brushing their teeth, fostering independence, self-care, and important communication skills.

Children engaged in playhouse role play, building personal, social, emotional, and language skills through imaginative play.

Imaginative role play in the playhouse — children develop social skills, creativity, and communication as they explore different roles together.

Group of children participating in roleplay, developing personal, social, emotional, and communication skills in an early years setting.

Children engaging in roleplay, enhancing their social interaction, language skills, and imaginative thinking through shared stories and pretend play.

Child understanding the importance of brushing teeth, supporting personal, social, and emotional development through healthy habit building.

A child learns why brushing teeth is essential for a healthy smile, fostering independence and positive self-care routines from an early age.

Children playing and exploring the playground, developing gross motor skills, confidence, and positive social interactions in early years.

Active playtime in the playground — children build physical strength, coordination, and social skills while having fun outdoors together.

Children playing together and making friends, supporting personal, social, and emotional development in EYFS

Children building friendships, social skills through shared play – fostering EYFS PSED.

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