- Recognises that they belong to different communities and social groups and communicates freely about own home and community
- Is more aware of their relationships to particular social groups and demonstrates acceptance of children who may be different to themselves (gender, colour, disability etc.)
- Shows confidence in speaking to others about their own needs, wants, interests and opinions in familiar group
- Can describe their competencies, what they can do well and are getting better at; describing themselves in positive but realistic terms
- Has a clear idea about what they want to do in their play and how they want to go about it
- Shows confidence in choosing resources and perseverance in carrying out a chosen activity
