The Key Persons approach is a corner stone of good practice in the nursery. This book gets to grips with what it is, the theory behind it and the practicalities of implementation. The authors guide the reader through: making the Key Persons approach work in nurseries using the book's realistic strategies; tackling problems and building on strengths using the book's review criteria; and lightening the study load by using the book's clear explanation of policy and debate.
Peter Elfer is Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at Roehampton University.
Elinor Goldschmied was an internationally renowned trainer and early years consultant and her work continues to have a profound influence on theory and practice today. She is best known for introducing the Treasure Basket, Heuristic Play with objects and the Key Persons approach into early years practice.
Dorothy Y. Selleck is an independent early years consultant working in local authorities around the UK, leading training and mentoring for schools and settings on the Key Persons approach.