

Personal Social and Emotional Development (PSED) in the early years
6 snips Sep 6, 2023
Claudia Coussins, Deputy Head of Early Years at the Anna Freud Centre, shares insights on integrating adult therapy into early childhood development. Ruth Coleman, Headteacher at Highfield Nursery, emphasizes the importance of relationships and collaboration in supporting children post-COVID. Louise Jackson, a content specialist, discusses innovative strategies for emotional regulation in children, including the use of resilience trackers. Together, they explore actionable approaches to enhance personal, social, and emotional development in early education.
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PSED Underpins Broader Development
- Personal, social, and emotional development (PSED) underpins speech, language, and physical growth.
- Strong, nurturing relationships help secure attachment and self-regulation in children.
Build Trust Through Extended Induction
- Build parents' trust by extending induction and offering home visits with child and family.
- Provide frequent updates to parents to ease anxiety and support emotional regulation.
Empower Children with Simple Choices
- Use simple choices to empower children while keeping parents in control.
- Align nursery and home approaches for consistent emotional regulation support.