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Self-regulation helps children to:
It is closely related to executive function, which supports children’s:
They play an important role in children’s wellbeing and learning across the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.

Click the link below to explore how the EEF’s core executive functioning skills have been further divided into specific, observable behaviours that can be identified, explicitly taught and supported within daily practice. This section also outlines the audit and assessment tools used to evaluate pupils’ executive functioning skills.
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) provides a range of research, guidance and practical resources to support the development of self-regulation and executive function in the early years. These resources explain why executive functioning is so important for learning and offer evidence-informed strategies to support children’s development.
Click the link below to visit the EEF website to access guidance and resources.