About Course
The Personal, Social, and Emotional Development (PSED) course in Reception supports children in understanding themselves, managing emotions, building positive relationships, and developing confidence and independence. Through play, discussion, routines, and guided interactions, children learn essential life skills that help them feel secure, valued, and ready to learn.
Key Focus Areas
Developing self-confidence and a positive sense of self
Understanding and expressing feelings appropriately
Learning to manage emotions and behaviour
Building positive relationships with peers and adults
Learning to share, take turns, and cooperate
Developing independence and self-care skills
Understanding rules, routines, and expectations
Course Content
AUTUMN TERM
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Week 1: Settling into School & Feeling Safe
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Week 2: Understanding Feelings
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Week 3: Expressing Feelings Appropriately
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Week 4: Classroom Rules & Behaviour
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Week 5: Making Friends
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Week 6: Turn-Taking & Sharing
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Week 7: Being Kind & Helpful
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Week 8: Confidence & Trying New Things
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Week 9: Managing Big Feelings
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Week 10: Review & Celebrating Growth