Unit 1.4 WB: Promote children’s emotional well-being

1. Understand children’s needs in relation to emotional well-being

• 1.1. Explain theoretical perspectives on emotional well-being
• 1.2. Explain the process of: • bonding • attachment • developing secure relationships
• 1.3. Evaluate the impact of secure relationships on a child’s emotional well-being

2. Understand the requirements for promoting emotional well-being in relation to current frameworks

• 2.1. Analyse the role of the Key Person in promoting emotional well-being

3. Understand the needs of children during transition and significant events

• 3.1. Identify transitions and significant events that a child may experience
• 3.2. Describe potential effects of transition and significant events on a child’s life
• 3.3. Explain the role of the Early Years practitioner in preparing a child for a planned transition
• 3.4. Explain the role of the Early Years practitioner in supporting the needs of children during transition and significant life events

4. Be able to promote the emotional well-being of children in own setting

• 4.1. Identify the needs of children in own setting in relation to emotional well-being
• 4.2. Work with children in a way that: • supports independence • builds resilience and perseverance • builds confidence • supports self-reliance • equips children to protect themselves • builds relationships between children
• 4.3. Plan an activity to promote emotional well-being in own setting
• 4.4. Implement an activity to promote emotional well-being in own setting
• 4.5. Evaluate own role when promoting emotional well-being in own setting