The Role of the Key Person

The Role of the Key Person

Course Aim: To define the term 'Key Person' and explore what the EYFS statutory framework says about the Key Person. 

Course Information: During the session, we will cover:

• attachment theory and the importance of the Key Person (rather than the key worker system) to support early years children and their families.  
• discuss the role of the Key Person
• Understand some of the key principles of attachment theory
• Identify the overarching principles of the EYFS and reflect how you can support these as the Key Person

Suitable for: All Early Years Practitioners

Delivered by: Sue Asquith, an award winning, freelance trainer and published author with over 26 years of experience in working in the early  years sector including working as a registered childminder, working in affiliation with her local children's centres, working on DfE funded projects, assessing and writing and delivering training throughout the UK and internationally. 

Date: Tuesday 11th March

Time:  6:30pm - 8:00pm

Venue: Online 

Cost:  For bookings made -

•     up to and including 5th January 2025 * Members £30  / Non Members £55
•     from 6th January 2025 onwards: Members £33 / Non Members £60

* Places must be booked and invoices must be settled by 5th January. After this date all unsettled invoices will be amended to the 2025 rate. No refunds or credits are available to any bookings made under 2024 prices, however, changes to the name of the attendee will be free. 

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
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