Emotional well-being has a massive impact on a child's ability to learn, looking at the EYFS and development guidelines show how important it is to establish emotional resilience and be confident in each developmental stage.
As an example a child with attachment issues may really struggle to settle and struggle to feel secure enough to even begin a learning process. How can a child learn when their emotional state can only focus on the absence the primary attachment or the feelings of anxiety. (Bowlby/Ainsworth)
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