Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) is a fundamental aspect of learning in the Early Years, helping children to develop a positive sense of self, build relationships with others, understand and manage their emotions, and develop the confidence to explore and learn. PSED is supported through nurturing interactions, consistent routines, and opportunities for children to play and learn alongside their peers. Within the environment, this may be represented through family photographs, visual timetables, mirrors, cosy reflection spaces, emotion displays, role-play areas, and resources that celebrate diversity and inclusion. Children are encouraged to share, take turns, cooperate, and resolve conflicts with adult support when needed. Practitioners model positive relationships, support emotional regulation through co-regulation strategies, and provide opportunities for children to recognise and talk about their feelings. Through carefully planned experiences and everyday interactions, children develop confidence, independence, resilience, self-awareness, and a strong sense of belonging, enabling them to feel safe, valued, and ready to engage in learning.