Early years settings use key-person arrangements so that children and families have a named practitioner who takes particular responsibility for helping the child feel secure and supporting their development.
What does the key person do?
The role can include building a relationship with the child, learning about their interests and routines, sharing information with parents and helping coordinate support.
Ask a setting how its key-person system works and what happens when the named practitioner is absent.
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