Key Persons in the Early Years

Building relationships for quality provision in early years settings and primary schools

Peter Elfer author Elinor Goldschmied author Dorothy Selleck author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:9th Sep '11

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Key Persons in the Early Years cover

Key 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:

  • making the Key Person approach work in your setting with realistic strategies;
  • the benefits of this approach for children's well being, for their learning and to ensure equal chances for all children;
  • potential challenges and problems and how to overcome them drawing on accounts from practitioners of their journey in implementing this approach.

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.

Key Persons in the Early Years makes compelling reading for everyone in the early years community! The authors have skilfully brought together a rich discussion of the theory which underpins the origins and philosophy of the Key Persons approach, alongside their own expert knowledge and ways of knowing young children.’

Dr Jools Page, Programme Director, MA in Early Childhood Education (UK & Malta), University of Sheffield

ISBN: 9780415610391

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 317g

176 pages

2nd edition