20mo–3.2y5 minQuiet timeRestFamily time
Comfort And Reconnect
During a familiar play activity, offer calm support if a small, everyday frustration arises and notice how your child responds.
What you'll do
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Provide a safe space for children to calm down or when they need to be quiet.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)