What is a Key Person?
The nursery has a Key Person system. In the big and sometimes very busy nursery, each child has a Key Person. This person is the member of staff who makes a particular effort to get to know you and your child. The Key Person will never replace you, but they will be a special extra adult for your child.
As your child gains confidence, they may start to play away from the Key Person. Despite this, the Key Person is still there for your child as a special person who gets to know them and is there whenever they're needed. Your child’s Key Person will meet with you termly to discuss your child and their progress. The staff work in teams and you and your child will get to know all of the other members of staff over time.
Sometimes staff work in shifts and your child’s Key Person may not always be available. When this happens the other members of the Key Person team who also works very closely with your child are available as a point of contact.
Children's Progress
Key Persons write observations and take photographs of children. These are collected together in a profile. Children and parents are free to look through these profiles at any time.
This profile will be given to you when your child moves to reception. We encourage parents to contribute to these profiles – this helps us to build up a complete picture of each child.
Each term parent meetings are arranged. Key Persons are always happy to discuss children and their progress, so please let your child’s Key Person know if you have any concerns.
