Represents and recreates what they have learnt about social interactions from their relationships with close adults, in their play and relationships with others.
Develops particular friendships with other children, which help them to understand different points of view and to challenge their own and others’ thinking.
Is increasingly flexible and cooperative as they are more able to understand other people’s needs, wants and behaviours.
Is increasingly socially skilled and will take steps to resolve conflicts with other children by negotiating and finding a compromise; sometimes by themselves, sometimes with support
Returns to the secure base of a familiar adult to recharge and gain emotional support and practical help in difficult situations.
Is proactive in seeking adult support and able to articulate their wants and needs.
Some children may have had to make many different relationships in their life. This may have impacted on their understanding of what makes a consistent and stable relationship
