Key Persons in the Early Years: Building Relationships for Quality Provision in Early Years Settings and Primary SchoolsKey Persons in the Early Years aims to explain what a Key Person is, the theory behind the approach and the practicalities of implementation. Practical in its approach and containing case studies as examples of reflective practice, this second edition details the role of the Key Person across all ages in the early years. This new edition has been fully updated in line with the EYFS and features a new chapter on the Key Person approach with 3-5 year olds. The book offers guidance on:
This book will be an essential text for practitioners and students who wish to fully understand the Key Person role and how it can benefit children, parents and their setting. |
Contents
achieving life balances | 1 |
2 What is the Key Persons approach? | 23 |
an approach not a system | 40 |
4 The Key Persons approach for 3 to 5yearolds | 74 |
its benefits and challenges | 118 |
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