Knows their own name, their preferences and interests and is becoming aware of their unique abilities
Is developing an understanding of and interest in differences of gender, ethnicity and ability
Shows a sense of autonomy through asserting their ideas and preferences and making choices and decisions
Experiments with their own and other people’s views of who they are through their play, through trying out different behaviours, and the way they talk about themselves
Is gradually learning that actions have consequences but not always the consequences the child hopes for