Your Key Person
What is a key person?
- Every child in an early years setting has a key person assigned to them; a member of staff who will be the main point of contact for you and more importantly for your child.
- You will be told who this key person is and have their role explained to you when your child starts with us.
- Your key person will get to know you and your child really well so they can understand and meet their needs.
- They will keep a record of observations they have made and document your child’s progress.
- This understanding will help them plan learning activities based on your child’s individual interests and needs.
- They will give you verbal updates and written summaries about how well your child is progressing in their learning and development.
- As a parent, if there's anything you want to discuss or anything you're worried about, you can talk to your child's key person.
How you can help your child's key person
- Talk to your child about their key person so that they know they can go to them for help.
- Mention them in conversations at home, as if they are part of the family.
- Keep the key person updated with any changes in routines or changes in your child’s home life.
- Share any new interests your child may have with the key person.
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