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53 of this level 3 EYE handbook explains these areas as:
AC 1.3 Impact of secure relations (Early Years Educator level 3)
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The impact of secure relationships on children is very significant. Having a strong bond with their parents, key carers, and, in early years settings, their key persons seems to be important for many aspects of children's emotional well-being.
- Protective against depression: children who have strong relationships are less likely to develop depression in childhood and in later life.
- Stress: children who have strong, secure relationships seems to be less affected by stress and find it easier to cope with change. (resillience)
- Friendships and relationships: children who have secure relationshiops find it easier to to make friends and to understand other's thoughts and feelings.
- Behaviour: children who have secure relationships seem to manage their emotions in line with their age and stage of development and so are more likely toi show expected behaviour.
- Confidence: children who have secure relationships are more likely to have stronger self-identity, which in turn supports the development of confidence and self-esteem.
There are signs of children having developed secure relationships for example:
p.58 children who have a secure relationship with an adult will often show active signs of wanting to be with that adult, They will often seek them out in a range of situations:
- at the start of the sesseion
- for reassurance if they are unsure of a situation
- to share an achievement or news
- for a cuddle or a hug
- if the adult is doing something interesting
- when they are tired
Not having a secure relationship to rely on or be supported by can mean long and short term effects, it will take a child longer to settle in a setting if they have no one they feel attached to, they may show a lack of concentration which affects participation and learning, theior behaviour might become withdrawn, aggerssive, defensive or be easily upset. The can experience a sense of isolation instead of a sense of belonging.
Pages 52+ look at children's emotional well-being and explores attatchment theory
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