The Key Person Approach – Links with Attachment Theory

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To develop an effective key person approach you need to understand what it’s all about. Section one of the key person course will help you understand and embed knowledge about the key person approach and it’s links with attachment theory.

Observing attachment behaviour in short observation video clips opens up discussion and reflection on the theories, what they look like in practice and how this knowledge can be linked to daily practice. This leads to an action plan being formed after each session, making sure the training leads to practical and physical results for your team and your setting.

Everyone involved will quickly get used to the format and allowing your staff members the safety of being able to discuss the practice seen in the videos is great for starting discussion and reflection on current practice. It’s a method advocated by a recent Ofsted research report.

  • Understand the basics of attachment theory
  • Understand the basics of early brain development
  • Find out how these theories are linked to the key person approach
  • See what 'tuned in' sensitive responses look like
  • Become confident at talking about the theories that support your practice
  • Develop an approach that works for you and supports the children and parents in your setting

When does the course start and finish? +

The course is available to rent for a year. You choose when to go through the course as it’s entirely self-paced. You can go back and forth between sessions when ever you like.

How do I access to the course? +

After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course – across any and all devices you own. All you need is a reasonable internet connection.

Are there any guides to help me facilitate the course? +

Yes, for each session there are facilitators guides and task sheets for course participants. You can print out as many as you like.

Can I get course certificates for my staff? +

If you would like Completion certificates for staff members who have participated in the course just get in contact with us and they can be purchased at a cost of £7.99 per course student.

We will need their email address and they will need to complete a short questionnaire to receive their certification.

What is our definition of a Setting and who can I use the course with? +

Our definition of a setting is one establishment that cares for young children. You can use the training materials for any staff members that are employed and work at your setting. If you would like to licence this course for a chain of educational settings or for an establishment who’s primary focus is training rather than the care and education of children please contact Katrina at info@sirenfilms.co.uk

What if I am unhappy with the course? +

We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.

Chapters

SESSION 1.1 - ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES OF A KEY PERSON

Finding out what you think are the essential attributes of a key person

SESSION 1.2 - UNDERSTANDING ATTACHMENT

Find out about attachment, early brain development and the importance of sensitive interactions

SESSION 1.3 - 'TUNING IN'

This task based section will help you fine tune your skills of being able to ‘tune in’ to your key children

SESSION 1.4 - PROVIDING A SECURE BASE & A SAFE HAVEN

Find out about the theory and see what it looks like in practice.

SESSION 1.5 - PROXIMITY MAINTENANCE & SEPARATION DISTRESS

Find out why children seek proximity to an attachment figure and why they show separation distress

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These online training course materials are available to rent for a year, which will allow you to view it any time from your account. You can train as many staff members, within one early years setting, as you like while your rental is active. See full terms and conditions and FAQs above for more details.