Seeks out companionship with adults and other children, sharing experiences and play ideas
Uses their experiences of adult behaviours to guide their social relationships and interactions
Shows increasing consideration of other people’s needs and gradually more impulse control in favourable conditions, e.g. giving up a toy to another who wants it
Practises skills of assertion, negotiation and compromise and looks to a supportive adult for help in resolving conflict with peers
Enjoys playing alone, alongside and with others, inviting others to play and attempting to join others’ play
