{"id":32539,"date":"2025-05-20T14:59:33","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T13:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/?page_id=32539"},"modified":"2026-01-20T13:23:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T13:23:21","slug":"relationships-and-relational-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/ordinarily-available-inclusive-provision\/oaief\/relationships-and-relational-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Relational Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-jumpto clearfix  \" id=\"block_acf-block-696f81c2a89fe\"><h2 class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Contents<\/h2><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x content-jumpto-inner\"><li class=\"cell content-jumpto--list\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x align-middle\"><div class=\"small-auto show-for-medium medium-2 cell\"><div class=\"title\">Expectation:<\/div><\/div><div class=\"small-9 medium-8 large-9 cell\"><div class=\"link\"><span class=\"title hide-for-medium\">Expectation:<\/span><a href=\"#a\">All leaders and staff explicitly model positive relationships and ensure that all children and young people have a sense of belonging.<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"small-3 medium-2 large-1 cell\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\"><g data-name=\"Group 7789\"><circle cx=\"25\" cy=\"26\" r=\"24\" data-name=\"Ellipse 146\"\/><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.125 25A21.875 21.875 0 1 0 25 3.125 21.875 21.875 0 0 0 3.125 25ZM50 25A25 25 0 1 1 25 0a25 25 0 0 1 25 25ZM26.563 14.063a1.563 1.563 0 0 0-3.125 0v18.1l-6.706-6.709a1.564 1.564 0 1 0-2.212 2.212l9.375 9.375a1.563 1.563 0 0 0 2.213 0l9.375-9.375a1.564 1.564 0 1 0-2.213-2.212l-6.706 6.709Z\" data-name=\"Path 6591\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell content-jumpto--list\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x align-middle\"><div class=\"small-auto show-for-medium medium-2 cell\"><div class=\"title\">Expectation:<\/div><\/div><div class=\"small-9 medium-8 large-9 cell\"><div class=\"link\"><span class=\"title hide-for-medium\">Expectation:<\/span><a href=\"#b\">All staff know their children\u2019s needs well. They understand their children\u2019s behaviour and provide support to pastoral, emotional and additional needs.<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"small-3 medium-2 large-1 cell\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\"><g data-name=\"Group 7789\"><circle cx=\"25\" cy=\"26\" r=\"24\" data-name=\"Ellipse 146\"\/><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.125 25A21.875 21.875 0 1 0 25 3.125 21.875 21.875 0 0 0 3.125 25ZM50 25A25 25 0 1 1 25 0a25 25 0 0 1 25 25ZM26.563 14.063a1.563 1.563 0 0 0-3.125 0v18.1l-6.706-6.709a1.564 1.564 0 1 0-2.212 2.212l9.375 9.375a1.563 1.563 0 0 0 2.213 0l9.375-9.375a1.564 1.564 0 1 0-2.213-2.212l-6.706 6.709Z\" data-name=\"Path 6591\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-heading-quote clearfix \" id=\"a\"><div class=\"hq-outer\"><h2><span class=\"hq-heading\">Expectation<\/span><span class=\"hq-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?>\r\n<!-- Generator: Adobe Illustrator 28.3.0, SVG Export Plug-In . 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class=\"hq-intro\"><p>All leaders and staff explicitly model positive relationships and ensure that all children and young people have a sense of belonging.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-696f81c2a8a65\"><ul class=\"accordion-small\" data-accordion data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-slide-speed=\"0\"><li class=\"accordion-item-small is-active\" data-accordion-item><a href=\"#block_acf-block-696f81c2a8a65-accordion\" class=\"show-for-small-only accordion-title-small\"><span class=\"show-for-sr\">Accordion<\/span><span class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\"><g data-name=\"Group 7789\"><circle cx=\"25\" cy=\"26\" r=\"24\" fill=\"#fff\" data-name=\"Ellipse 146\"\/><path fill=\"#222959\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.125 25A21.875 21.875 0 1 0 25 3.125 21.875 21.875 0 0 0 3.125 25ZM50 25A25 25 0 1 1 25 0a25 25 0 0 1 25 25ZM26.563 14.063a1.563 1.563 0 0 0-3.125 0v18.1l-6.706-6.709a1.564 1.564 0 1 0-2.212 2.212l9.375 9.375a1.563 1.563 0 0 0 2.213 0l9.375-9.375a1.564 1.564 0 1 0-2.213-2.212l-6.706 6.709Z\" data-name=\"Path 6591\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/a><div class=\"accordion-content-small\" data-tab-content id=\"block_acf-block-696f81c2a8a65-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-innerblocks\">\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-696f81c2a8a85\"><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x small-up-1 medium-up-1 large-up-1\"><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" id=\"Layer_1\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\"><defs><style>.cls-1{fill:#222959;stroke-width:0}<\/style><\/defs><g id=\"Group_7793\"><path id=\"Path_2\" fill=\"#f0d85d\" stroke-width=\"0\" d=\"M17.57 2.73h24.27l16.17 16.5v23.01L41.84 60H18.41L1.48 42.24V19.23l16.09-16.5Z\"><\/path><g id=\"question-octagon\"><g id=\"Group_7792\"><path id=\"Path_6596\" 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class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>Research has demonstrated that investing time and resources into improving relationships leads to positive outcomes around inclusion, engagement, attainment and achievement in the short term and community safety and cohesion in the longer term.<\/li>\n<li>In addition, positive teacher student relationships have been shown to be central to the well-being of both students and teachers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-696f81c2a8aa5\"><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x small-up-1 medium-up-1 large-up-1\"><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 54.26 60\"><g data-name=\"Group 1\"><path fill=\"#f0d85d\" d=\"M13.129 2h33v55h-33z\" data-name=\"Rectangle 1620\"><\/path><g fill=\"#222959\"><path d=\"M51.547 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data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practitioners ensure children feel safe and provide a \u2018safe base\u2019 through their interactions, including body language, tone of voice and facial expressions.\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practitioners are attuned and responsive, they are warm and nurturing, creating a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment. The emotional environment is considered a priority by all staff.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practitioners know their children well and connect with them in meaningful ways, using age-appropriate communication methods<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practitioners support children to connect with each other to develop strong peer relationships and belonging, by providing activities where children collaborate through a range of media, including role play, small world, storytelling and puppets.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practitioners organise routines to ensure there are opportunities throughout the day for real and meaningful conversations and connection between adults and children.\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 65 60\"><g data-name=\"Group 1\"><path fill=\"#f0d85d\" d=\"M3 4h59v56H3z\" data-name=\"Rectangle 1619\"><\/path><path fill=\"#222959\" d=\"M4.434.004A4.59 4.59 0 0 0 0 4.736v50.528a4.59 4.59 0 0 0 4.434 4.74h56.132A4.59 4.59 0 0 0 65 55.264V4.736A4.59 4.59 0 0 0 60.566.004Zm1.476 6.31h53.18v47.372h-7.382v-3.155H38.41v3.155H5.91V6.314ZM32.5 18.947a4.748 4.748 0 1 0 4.432 4.738 4.592 4.592 0 0 0-4.432-4.738Zm-11.816 5.53a3.506 3.506 0 0 0 0 7 3.506 3.506 0 0 0 0-7Zm23.633 0a3.281 3.281 0 0 0-2.957 1.745 3.764 3.764 0 0 0 0 3.61 3.281 3.281 0 0 0 2.957 1.745 3.567 3.567 0 0 0 0-7.1ZM32.5 31.578a13.579 13.579 0 0 0-8.526 2.912 10.54 10.54 0 0 0-3.291-.544c-3.559 0-7.391 2.012-7.391 4.513v2.594h38.416v-2.594c0-2.5-3.832-4.513-7.391-4.513a10.548 10.548 0 0 0-3.291.544 13.579 13.579 0 0 0-8.526-2.912Z\" data-name=\"Path 6598\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>How?<\/strong> Classroom<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>Teachers know how to ensure that children and young people feel safe in school and provide a \u2018safe base\u2019 through their interactions, predictability of routines, management of the environment and by ensuring that there are clear boundaries that are co-constructed, regularly discussed, and maintained.<\/li>\n<li>Teachers know their children well and can connect with them in meaningful ways.<\/li>\n<li>All staff ensure there is an intentional, welcoming and positive &#8216;meet and greet&#8217; for all children at the start of the day.<\/li>\n<li>Activities which support connection are built into the school day.<\/li>\n<li>Teachers support children to connect with each other in order to develop strong peer relationships and belonging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a onclick=\"dataLayer.push({&apos;buttonEvent&apos;: &apos;Information page&apos;});\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/ordinarily-available-inclusive-provision\/oaief\/relationships-and-relational-learning\/#resources\">Relational Practice resources<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-heading-quote clearfix \" id=\"b\"><div class=\"hq-outer\"><h2><span class=\"hq-heading\">Expectation<\/span><span class=\"hq-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?>\r\n<!-- Generator: Adobe Illustrator 28.3.0, SVG Export Plug-In . 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They understand their children\u2019s behaviour and provide support to pastoral, emotional and additional needs.<\/p>\n<p>They have the skills to build relationships, teach and regulate behaviour, manage conflict and repair breakdowns<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-accordion clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-696f81c2a8b6d\"><ul class=\"accordion-small\" data-accordion data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-slide-speed=\"0\"><li class=\"accordion-item-small\" data-accordion-item><a href=\"#block_acf-block-696f81c2a8b6d-accordion\" class=\"show-for-small-only accordion-title-small\"><span class=\"show-for-sr\">Accordion<\/span><span class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\"><g data-name=\"Group 7789\"><circle cx=\"25\" cy=\"26\" r=\"24\" fill=\"#fff\" data-name=\"Ellipse 146\"\/><path fill=\"#222959\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M3.125 25A21.875 21.875 0 1 0 25 3.125 21.875 21.875 0 0 0 3.125 25ZM50 25A25 25 0 1 1 25 0a25 25 0 0 1 25 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class=\"cls-1\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>Why?<\/strong> Evidence base<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>Research tells us that behaviour is a communication of unmet need, for example speech and language difficulties, learning needs or challenges at home.<\/li>\n<li>If support is to be effective, it needs to target the unmet need rather than focus purely on presenting behaviours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-696f81c2a8bbf\"><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x small-up-1 medium-up-1 large-up-1\"><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 54.26 60\"><g data-name=\"Group 1\"><path fill=\"#f0d85d\" d=\"M13.129 2h33v55h-33z\" data-name=\"Rectangle 1620\"><\/path><g fill=\"#222959\"><path d=\"M51.547 26.667h-5.426v-20h2.713V0H5.426v6.667h2.713v20H2.713C1.215 26.667 0 28.159 0 30v30h54.26V30c0-1.841-1.215-3.333-2.713-3.333ZM32.556 53.333V40H21.7v13.333h-8.135V6.667h27.13v46.666Z\" data-name=\"Path 6606\"><\/path><path d=\"M18.991 14.574h5.426V20h-5.426Zm10.852 0h5.426V20h-5.426ZM18.991 25.426h5.426v5.426h-5.426Zm10.852 0h5.426v5.426h-5.426Z\" data-name=\"Path 6607\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>How?<\/strong> Whole setting<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>There is a whole setting culture that expects all staff and practitioners to be curious about children\u2019s behaviour in order to understand any underlying need.<\/li>\n<li>Whole school or setting behaviour policies are implemented consistently across the school by all staff and include a focus on relational, regulatory and restorative strategies.<\/li>\n<li>Reasonable adjustments are made to whole school behaviour systems.<\/li>\n<li>All staff are supported to develop their skills and practice 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All practitioners know children and families well.<\/li>\n<li>Patterns of behaviour and needs are identified in order to provide preventative strategies and support.<\/li>\n<li>All practitioners have an understanding of the connection between personal, social, emotional and language development.<\/li>\n<li>Practitioners show they are interested in children through active listening, recalling shared experiences, and knowledge of the child\u2019s home environment.<\/li>\n<li>Practitioners help the child to develop a strong sense of self through fostering attachments with key practitioners. Practitioners are aware of and responsive to the child\u2019s emotions and needs.<\/li>\n<li>Practitioners help children to learn about feelings and emotions through experiences, revisiting shared experiences and commenting on responses.<\/li>\n<li>Practitioners teach self-regulation strategies through modelling, role play and co-regulation processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 65 60\"><g data-name=\"Group 1\"><path fill=\"#f0d85d\" d=\"M3 4h59v56H3z\" data-name=\"Rectangle 1619\"><\/path><path fill=\"#222959\" d=\"M4.434.004A4.59 4.59 0 0 0 0 4.736v50.528a4.59 4.59 0 0 0 4.434 4.74h56.132A4.59 4.59 0 0 0 65 55.264V4.736A4.59 4.59 0 0 0 60.566.004Zm1.476 6.31h53.18v47.372h-7.382v-3.155H38.41v3.155H5.91V6.314ZM32.5 18.947a4.748 4.748 0 1 0 4.432 4.738 4.592 4.592 0 0 0-4.432-4.738Zm-11.816 5.53a3.506 3.506 0 0 0 0 7 3.506 3.506 0 0 0 0-7Zm23.633 0a3.281 3.281 0 0 0-2.957 1.745 3.764 3.764 0 0 0 0 3.61 3.281 3.281 0 0 0 2.957 1.745 3.567 3.567 0 0 0 0-7.1ZM32.5 31.578a13.579 13.579 0 0 0-8.526 2.912 10.54 10.54 0 0 0-3.291-.544c-3.559 0-7.391 2.012-7.391 4.513v2.594h38.416v-2.594c0-2.5-3.832-4.513-7.391-4.513a10.548 10.548 0 0 0-3.291.544 13.579 13.579 0 0 0-8.526-2.912Z\" data-name=\"Path 6598\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>How?<\/strong> Classroom<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li>All staff are curious about children\u2019s behaviour and seek to understand underlying needs. Staff understand the link between language and behaviour.<\/li>\n<li>Patterns of behaviour and needs are identified in order to provide preventative strategies and support.<\/li>\n<li>Teachers use regulatory approaches to de-escalate behaviour and provide strategies to support children to develop their regulation skills.<\/li>\n<li>Teachers model and teach the use of restorative language and conversations. Restorative conversations are used to manage conflict and repair relationships.<\/li>\n<li>Consequences which are logical and proportionate are used when they are necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-heading-quote clearfix \" id=\"resources\"><div class=\"hq-outer\"><h2><span class=\"hq-heading\">Resources<\/span><span class=\"hq-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?>\r\n<!-- Generator: Adobe Illustrator 28.3.0, SVG Export Plug-In . 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class=\"hq-intro\"><p>Useful resources for school leaders, teachers, SENCOs and early years practitioners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"content-boxes clearfix\" id=\"block_acf-block-696f81c2a9350\"><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x small-up-1 medium-up-2 large-up-2\"><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 63.739 68.678\"><g data-name=\"Group 7824\"><path fill=\"#f0d85d\" d=\"m10.629 10.246 8.646-3.45h17.85l18.819 17.853v34.2l-6.15 5.175H15.576l-4.947-5.175Z\" data-name=\"Path 6635\"><\/path><g data-name=\"Group 7823\"><path fill=\"#222959\" d=\"M31.869 40.478a3.08 3.08 0 0 0-3.073 3.07v6.139a3.073 3.073 0 0 0 6.146 0v-6.139a3.08 3.08 0 0 0-3.073-3.07Zm1.168-8.963a3.1 3.1 0 0 0-1.782-.246l-.553.184-.553.276-.461.368a3.186 3.186 0 0 0 0 4.42 3.173 3.173 0 0 0 1.014.645 2.579 2.579 0 0 0 1.168.246 3.082 3.082 0 0 0 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href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/development-matters--2\" rel=\"noopener\">Development Matters<\/a> | GOV.UK<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk\/early-years\/high-quality-interactions\" rel=\"noopener\">Improving early education through high-quality interactions<\/a> | EEF<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/document\/quick-guide-to-developing-relational-practice-and-policy\/\">Quick guide to developing relational practice and policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.annafreud.org\/resources\/under-fives-wellbeing\/common-difficulties\/relationship-with-the-key-person-in-a-childcare-setting\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Relationship with the key person in a childcare setting<\/a> | Anna Freud<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.annafreud.org\/resources\/under-fives-wellbeing\/personal-social-and-emotional-development\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Personal, social and emotional development in the early years: a handbook for practitioners<\/a>\u00a0| Anna Freud<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help-for-early-years-providers.education.gov.uk\/areas-of-learning\/personal-social-and-emotional-development\" rel=\"noopener\">Help for early years providers : Personal, social and emotional development<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk\/early-years\/evidence-store\/self-regulation-and-executive-function\" rel=\"noopener\">Self-Regulation and Executive Function<\/a> | EEF<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/birthto5matters.org.uk\/self-regulation\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Self-regulation<\/a> | Birth To 5 Matters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"cell box-contents\"><div class=\"box-contents-inner has-svg\"><div class=\"box-icon\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 76.617 60\"><g data-name=\"Group 1\"><path fill=\"#f0d85d\" d=\"M1.371 3h73v52h-73z\" data-name=\"Rectangle 1638\"><\/path><g fill=\"#222959\"><path d=\"M46.517 13.632h19.154v5.473H46.517Z\" data-name=\"Path 6599\"><\/path><path d=\"M46.517 27.264h19.154v5.473H46.517Z\" data-name=\"Path 6600\"><\/path><path d=\"M46.517 40.896h19.154v5.473H46.517Z\" data-name=\"Path 6601\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.945 13.632h19.154v5.473H10.945Z\" data-name=\"Path 6602\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.945 27.264h19.154v5.473H10.945Z\" data-name=\"Path 6603\"><\/path><path d=\"M10.945 40.896h19.154v5.473H10.945Z\" data-name=\"Path 6604\"><\/path><path d=\"M71.144 0H5.473A5.469 5.469 0 0 0 0 5.455v49.09A5.469 5.469 0 0 0 5.473 60h65.671a5.469 5.469 0 0 0 5.473-5.455V5.455A5.469 5.469 0 0 0 71.144 0ZM5.473 5.455h30.1v49.09h-30.1Zm35.572 49.09V5.455h30.1v49.09Z\" data-name=\"Path 6625\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/svg> <\/div><h3><strong>Resources<\/strong> for schools<\/h3><div class=\"box-content list-col-1\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcslt.org\/learning\/mind-your-words\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Mind your words &#8211; children&#8217;s and young people&#8217;s mental health<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/document\/toolkit-of-evidence-based-interventions-to-promote-inclusionof-children-with-semh-needs\/\">Toolkit of evidence-based interventions to promote inclusion of children with SEMH needs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/areas-of-need\/social-emotional-and-mental-health\/relational-learning\/\">Relational learning guidance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inclusion.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Belonging in School resource<\/a> |University of Cambridge<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/278636575_Developing_Positive_Relationships_in_Schools\" rel=\"noopener\">Developing positive relationships in schools<\/a> |University College London<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rcslt.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/Project\/RCSLT\/rcslt-behaviour-a4-factsheet.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding the link between communication and behaviour<\/a> |Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":981,"featured_media":0,"parent":25459,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-sidebar.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-32539","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-18 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