The Key Person should help the baby or child to become familiar with the provision and to feel confident and safe within it, developing a genuine bond with the child, (and the child's parents) offering a settled close relationship.' -- EYFS The Early Years Foundation Stage requires every child in an early years setting to have a Key Person to make sure that child feels safe and cared for and to build relationships with their parents. This accessible, practical guide rooted in attachment principles helps you get to grips with this cornerstone of good practice -- what it is, the theory behind it and the practicalities of implementation. 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. Including case studies and practical examples it guides you through: * making the Key Person 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. Key Persons in the Early Years is 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.