Keyperson Policy - Carmel Caterpillars Preschool

The role of the Key person Policy

Definition

The Key person has special responsibility for a group of children within the Pre-school. Parents and children know the name of their Key person and liaise with them at every opportunity. When a new child joins the Pre-school they are told who their Key person will be.

The Aim

A Key person will ensure that the developmental needs of the child are recognised within the Pre-school curriculum and within the overall framework of the group by using appropriate EYFS guidance. They will liaise with the child's parents in order that the needs of their child are met.

Responsibilities

Assist the child to settle in to Pre-school
Talk to parents on a regular basis and keep them updated on their child's progress and development.
Provide emotional support where necessary and assist with toileting.
Plan for the individual child using play plans, educational plans, next steps etc., ensuring that account is taken of race, culture, religion, language and family values by 1) Observing, keeping records and monitoring the child's progress.
2) Liaising with parents, encouraging them to contribute to their child's records.
Develop a day to day rapport with parents, informing them of their child's achievements.
Contribute information about individual children's needs to the planning of the Pre-school curriculum framework, whilst respecting confidentiality.
To liaise, in conjunction with parents, with statutory/professional personnel as necessary.

The Key person role is set out in the Welfare Requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

The original of this document was signed in behalf of Carmel Caterpillars Pre-school Committee by the current Chairperson

Safeguarding Statement

& Safer Recruitment

Carmel Caterpillars is committed to the safeguarding of all its learners, staff and visitors.

Safeguarding is a priority with arrangements in place to ensure learners feel and are safe on school premises and during offsite activities.

The learner experience and individual achievement are paramount and safeguarding initiatives are developed to impact positively upon this.

The Preschool ensures safeguarding legislation and guidelines are adhered to and taken into account when developing and revisiting policies, procedures and associated arrangements.

The Preschool provides a safe physical environment for its learners and staff, ensuring the premises are of a good standard.

Health and safety arrangements are in place to ensure adherence to current legislation and guidance

The Preschool includes questioning at the interview stage, verification of appropriate qualifications, acquiring references and necessary safety checks.

The preschool has a designated safeguarding lead (DSL) responsible for child protection, supporting staff and carrying out their safeguarding duties and working closely with other services.

The Preschool has policies and procedures in place to deal efficiently with child protection and safeguarding issues, together with recording and monitoring processes.

It is a condition of employment that all staff are trained to a level appropriate to their safeguarding responsibility.

The Preschool‘s commitment to safeguarding is paramount to the success of the learners.

Committee members, senior management team and the safeguarding working team will continue to keep on top of developments in the area and implement arrangements to continually improve the safety and awareness of its learners, staff and volunteers.

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