At Holy Angels Pre-school, we recognise the importance of secure attachments in early childhood. In line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS 2025), every child is assigned a dedicated key person to support their emotional wellbeing, learning, and development. This relationship is central to our ethos of nurturing, responsive care and strong partnerships with families.

🧑‍🏫Role of the Key Person

    • Builds a consistent, trusting relationship with each child and their family.
    • Is allocated before the child begins settling in—children do not choose their own key person.
    • Conducts the Progress Check at Age Two and maintains developmental records.
    • Is the first point of contact for parents regarding their child’s care and progress.
    • Supports the child’s emotional wellbeing and learning through tailored planning.
    • Observes, assesses, and plans for individual development using the child’s interests and learning style.
    • Works closely with the SENCO and manager if concerns arise in any prime area of learning.
    • Follows safeguarding procedures and reports concerns to the manager.
    • Engages in regular supervision to reflect on the child’s welfare and progress.

🛠️Guidance for Staff

    • Ensure key person allocation is clear and communicated to families via induction and FAMLY.
    • Match settling-in sessions to the key person’s working hours wherever possible.
    • Maintain consistency—avoid splitting full-time children between multiple key persons.
    • Display photos of key persons and their groups prominently.
    • Spend daily quality time with your key group to foster connection and wellbeing.
    • Use observations to inform planning and share insights with parents regularly.
    • Raise concerns promptly with the manager or SENCO and follow safeguarding protocols.
    • Engage in supervision to reflect on practice and support children’s needs.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent-Friendly Summary

What is a Key Person?
Your child will be assigned a key person—a special adult who helps them feel safe, happy, and ready to learn.

Why is this important?
Children thrive when they have a consistent, caring relationship with someone who understands them. This helps them settle in, build confidence, and enjoy their time at pre-school.

What does the Key Person do?

    • Welcomes your child and helps them settle in.
    • Gets to know your child’s interests and learning style.
    • Shares updates with you about your child’s progress.
    • Is your first point of contact for questions or concerns.
    • Supports your child’s learning and wellbeing every day.

How can I stay involved?
Talk to your child’s key person regularly, share what your child enjoys at home, and ask questions—we’re here to support you too!