The Meadows
Primary School
‘Play Together, Learn Together, Achieve Together’
Fostering RESPECT
Promoting HONESTY
Building RESILIENCE
Developing RESPONSIBILITY
Nurturing COMPASSION
Encouraging REFLECTION
EARLY LEARNING GOALS
ELG: Self-Regulation
Children at the expected level of development will:
- Show an understanding of their own feelings and those of others, and begin to
regulate their behaviour accordingly;
- Set and work towards simple goals, being able to wait for what they want and
control their immediate impulses when appropriate;
- Give focused attention to what the teacher says, responding appropriately
even when engaged in activity, and show an ability to follow instructions
involving several ideas or actions.
ELG: Managing Self
Children at the expected level of development will:
- Be confident to try new activities and show independence, resilience and
perseverance in the face of challenge;
- Explain the reasons for rules, know right from wrong and try to behave
accordingly;
- Manage their own basic hygiene and personal needs, including dressing,
going to the toilet and understanding the importance of healthy food choices.
ELG: Building Relationships
Children at the expected level of development will:
- Work and play cooperatively and take turns with others;
- Form positive attachments to adults and friendships with peers;
- Show sensitivity to their own and to others’ needs.