Elfer, Peter,

Key persons in the early years : building relationships for quality provision in early years settings and primary schools / by Peter Elfer, Elinor Goldschmied and Dorothy Y. Selleck. - Second edition. - xii, 164 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Key Persons in the Early Yearsaims 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 Persons 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.

0415610389 9780415610384 0415610397 9780415610391

2011012253


Elementary school teaching.
Effective teaching.
Elementary school teachers--Professional relationships.

LB1555 / .E444 2012

372.1102