# of children supported in social and emotional learning (SEL)

Total number of children supported in social and emotional learning (SEL) through Save the Children-supported programs. Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, make responsible decisions, and process and retain information. SEL is a pedagogical process promoting knowledge, attitudes, and skills.

The specific focus of SEL, as one piece of a much wider multi-sector spectrum of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), is to develop and build skills. SEL interventions are sequenced, active, focused, and explicit teaching methodologies and content, specifically designed to be implemented in classrooms and learning spaces. Examples of SEL programming within ECCD include, but are not limited to:  HEART and other ECCD programs, etc. SEL programs can also include integration with national curricula or frameworks.

Calculation: This indicator is a count of unique children who participated in structured SEL activities or sessions.

Data Collection Method/Tool: SEL session attendance sheets, classroom records.

Data Source: Programme records, teacher reports.

Who Collects: Save the Children and implementing partner staff.

From Whom: Teachers, facilitators.

Frequency of Collection: Data will be collected after each SEL session or term.