Back to Basics: Learning About the Role of the Key Person

Stronger Practice Hub Event

The role of the Key Person has never been more critical as we work to meet the increasing needs of every unique child. As we face growing challenges in Early Years our settings need to be safe, loving and enabling environments for our children and families.

Being attuned and building a rapport with every child and embracing their family is crucial at this time to support self-regulation. We need to do this through loving relationships and positive interactions.

Join us to learn more about:

• The rationale – what is the role of the key person, why do we have key people, and what difference does it make?
• The philosophy and principles underpinning an effective key person model and how can we put these into practice.
• Ways to build the provision around the key person role.
• The key qualities and characteristics that the key person needs to promote safe, loving, trusting relationships.
• Ways to foster quality interactions that promote a sense of belonging, strong attachments and well-being.
• How to build and maintain resilience for yourself as a key person and ‘fill your well’.