b'Childrens social and emotional literacySocial and emotional learning (SEL) is an integral part of education and human development. Learning to recognise and identify their own emotions and how to respond to the feelings of others is a core part of a childs social development. The development of emotional literacy (EL) skills is important for developing a sense of self-awareness, boosting self-esteem,Satisfy needsencouraging emotional self-regulation, and healthy emotional and social development. There is growing evidence that childrens skills can be improved through school-based SEL programmes.WELLBEINGNumerous large evidence reviews indicate that,DevelopPhysical Health Realise when well implemented, they have positivecapabilities Mental/Emotional Health potentialimpacts on a range of outcomes, including: 25 Social ConnectionImproved social and emotional skills Improved academic performanceImproved attitudes, behaviour andStrengthen capabilities/ relationships with peers resources of adultsReduced emotional distress (student depression, anxiety, stress and social withdrawal) Reduced levels of bullyingThe process through which all Reduced conduct problemsyoung people and adults acquire Improved school connection and apply the knowledge, skills, What becomes evident through the growing body ofand attitudes to develop healthy research, is the need for targeted social and emotionalidentities, manage emotions and intervention and opportunities for children to develop social and emotional skills. They need to be heard andachieve personal and collective supported to talk about their lives and experiences.goals, feel and show empathy for All children, and especially those most disadvantaged,others, establish and maintain need to have their emotional literacy nurtured, supportedsupportive relationships, and make and encouraged through feeling heard, understoodresponsible and caring decisions.and equipped with social and emotional skills.CASEL 24The development of social and emotional skills, in turn, predicts improved academic engagement and performance, more positive social behaviours, and lower rates of behaviour problems and psychological distress. 2610 bath.ac.uk'