Mental, Emotional Wellbeing
Level: Early
Progression Pathways
Experiences and
Outcomes
I am aware of and able to
express my feelings and
am developing the ability
to talk about them.
HWB 0-01a
Steps to Success
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I know that we all
experience a variety of
thoughts and emotions
that affect how we feel
and behave and I am
learning ways of
managing them.
HWB 0-02a
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I understand that there
are people I can talk to
and that there are a
number of ways in which I
can gain access to
practical and emotional
support to help me and
others in a range of
circumstances.
HWB 0-03a
I understand that my
feelings and reactions can
change depending upon
what is happening within
and around me. This helps
me to understand my own
behaviour and the way
others behave.
HWB 0-04a
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I can identify core feelings
such as happy, sad, angry,
frightened
I am learning to express
these feelings in verbal
and non-verbal ways
I can describe how I feel
in different situations
I am able to identify a
change in my feelings
I can express some of my
thoughts and connected
feelings
I am learning ways of
dealing with my emotions
eg find someone to help
me
I know who I can go to if I
need to talk about how I
feel
I know who I can go to if I
need help
I am beginning to
recognise when others
need help
I am able to identify how
my actions affect others
I am beginning to be
aware that the actions of
others affect me and how
I feel
Learners Experience
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Opportunities given
for children to
express their feelings
in open and safe
environment
Opportunities for
discussion / Circle
Time
Buddy / befriending
schemes
Persona Doll
1-1 talk time
PSE programme
(opportunities to
discuss feelings)
Strategies in place for
supporting emotional
and behavioural
difficulties
Policies used
effectively
1-1 support/talk time
Circle time
Positive
pupil/teacher
relationships
Through all play
activities
Regular opportunities
for 1-1 talk
time/bubble time
Opportunities for
pupils to learn ways
to make them feel
better
Group work
Resources and Partnership
Working
Creating Confident Kids
Keeping Myself safe – age 4-9
pack
Unlearning Discrimination in the
early years – tb@trenthambooks.co.uk
Thinking It , Feeling It, Doing It
Persona Dolls – www.persondoll-trainig.org/
Partner Agencies and voluntary
groups
Bounce Back
Behaviour / pupil support
policies
Strategies in place for supporting
emotional and behavioural
difficulties
Clear and effective behaviour
policy
Emotions Talk –
Claire.murray@edinburgh.gov.uk
Assessment/AiFL
Say, write, make, do
Observations. Say
Mood Boards. Do
AiFl strategies.
Say/Write/Make/Do
Regular opportunities for
feedback – written and verbal.
Say/Write/Do
I know that friendship,
caring, sharing, fairness,
equality and love are
important in building
positive relationships. As I
develop and value
relationships, I care and
show respect for myself
and others.
HWB 0-05a
I understand the
importance of mental
wellbeing and that this
can be fostered and
strengthened through
personal coping skills and
positive relationships. I
know that it is not always
possible to enjoy good
mental health and that if
this happens there is
support available.
HWB 0-06a
I am learning skills and
strategies which will
support me in challenging
times, particularly in
relation to change and
loss.
HWB 0-07a
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I understand that people
can feel alone and can be
misunderstood and left
out by others. I am
learning how to give
appropriate support.
HWB 0-08a
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I am able to play with
others and am developing
some friendships
I can share things with
others – resources,
teachers time
I can show concern for
others
I am able to recognise my
feelings and show a range
of emotions
I can recognise when
others have changes of
feelings
I am able to go to
someone for help when I
experience difficult
emotions and understand
that this might make me
feel better
I am learning that daily
routines and familiar
situations may change
I seek comfort when I am
sad
If I am worried I can tell
someone
I can express feeling
lonely / left out.
I let others join in
I can listen to what others
are saying
I work, play and interact
with others