The key person is a named person who has responsibility in a setting for working with you and meeting your child’s individual needs. The key person role is important. Research and evidence show that children thrive when their needs are met by special people that they know, trust and respect. Familiarity, pattern and predictability support children’s personal development and helps them understand who they are and what they can do. This short course will encourage Early Years Practitioners to build practical skills in being attentive and understanding children in their care well.