The Role of a Key Person

Every child at St Vincent’s has their own key person; a familiar, trusted adult who takes the time to really get to know them and makes sure their care, learning and experiences reflect their individual needs.

We believe that independence begins with feeling safe and secure. Children first need trusted adults they can turn to for comfort, reassurance and encouragement. When they feel happy, settled and confident that someone is there for them, they are much more ready to explore, investigate, make friends and try new things.

Someone special to turn to...

Your child’s key person will build a warm and genuine relationship with them, becoming someone who understands their personality, interests, routines, little quirks and individual ways of communicating.

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Each key person at St Vincent’s is committed to:

  • Building a warm, caring and trusting relationship with your child.

  • Helping them feel happy, safe and secure within their nursery environment.

  • Responding sensitively to their feelings and behaviour, offering comfort, reassurance and encouragement when they need it.

  • Getting to know their interests, strengths and individual needs so that experiences can be meaningful and engaging.

  • Building a strong partnership with you and keeping communication open between home and nursery.

  • Celebrating your child’s learning, development and those all-important milestones along the way.

  • Sharing your child’s progress with you and working alongside other professionals when additional support may be beneficial.

  • Being there for families too, offering support and guidance with those everyday childhood milestones such as weaning, sleep, toilet training and much more.

From first days to flourishing...

Starting nursery or moving into a new room is a big adventure. Having a familiar adult to turn to can make all the difference.

That special bond begins from the very start and grows as your child settles into nursery life. With the security of knowing they have someone there who knows them, understands them and celebrates them, children can gradually find the confidence to spread their wings.

At St Vincent’s, our aim is simple: for every child to feel known, valued, loved and ready to flourish.