Self-Regulation Policy for Early Years (2025)

Self-Regulation Policy
A policy to be used in Early Years detailing how you will help children to self-regulate. This is editable for your school or setting.
Support children’s emotional wellbeing and behaviour development with this carefully written Self-Regulation Policy, designed for early years providers. This policy helps your setting promote positive behaviour, co-regulation, and resilience through nurturing, child-led approaches in line with the EYFS framework.
Perfect for nurseries, pre-schools, childminders, and nannies, this editable document outlines how your team supports children in recognising, expressing, and managing their feelings in a developmentally appropriate way.
Includes guidance on:
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Understanding the science of self-regulation in early childhood
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Co-regulation strategies used by practitioners
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Creating calm, responsive environments
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Supporting children through big emotions and behavioural challenges
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Partnering with parents and carers
EYFS-aligned
Editable and easy to personalise
Supports Ofsted behaviour and wellbeing expectations
Help every child feel safe, understood, and empowered — with a clear, compassionate approach to self-regulation.
Please also see our other policies here.
Last Updated June 2025
All our planning has been carefully created by experienced qualified primary school teachers with QTS therefore you can be sure that your planning will achieve your outcomes and aims.
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