Australian Early Development Census
Guide to Emotional maturity
Resources for Queensland early childhood education and care services

The AEDC domain Emotional Maturity, can help to inform curriculum programming, planning and quality improvement in early childhood services.   The AEDC reveals four specific areas of emotional maturity related to children's development, learning and engagement as they start school: pro-social and helping behaviour, anxious and fearful behaviour, aggressive behaviour and hyperactivity and inner-tension.

Educators can utilise their relationships with children to help them make sense of and manage their feelings.  They are able to scaffold experiences that assist children in becoming confident learners placing particular emphasis on: play as a vehicle for young children's emotional and social learning; helping children to manage their emotions; supporting children in developing the capacity for positive separations; the skills involved in getting along, friendships and empathy; fostering curiosity and confidence and learning to manage life's ups and downs.

Early childhood services can also form partnerships and help families to access community services.  Some of the services families and staff can access for support include: general practitioners, community health services, maternal and child health nurses, counsellors, psychologists, child and adolescent mental health services, playgroups and parent support groups. 

To access the AEDC data please visit www.aedc.gov.au.   
To access further AEDC resources please visit https://earlychildhood.qld.gov.au/about-us/publications-and-research/australian-early-development-census