Learning
Key Person Approach
A key person is your child’s very own special grown‑up. They will spend time getting to know your child, their abilities, interests, and learning needs. By building warm, trusting relationships, the key person helps your child to settle into nursery and develop secure attachments.
As your child begins their time at Abercromby Nursery School, they and your family will be allocated a member of the room staff as their key person.
Your key person will plan learning experiences for your child and record their learning and progress using the OPAL assessment system, hosted online through Learning Journals. They ensure that every child’s learning and care is tailored to meet their individual needs. Your key person will work closely with you so that, together, we can support your child’s holistic development both at home and at school. They will also support families in accessing more specialist services if these are needed.
Your child’s key person will arrange regular opportunities to talk with you about how your child is doing. However, please feel free to speak to us at any time—our open‑door policy means you are always welcome to share a concern or some good news. The beginning and end of the day are usually the best times to catch us.
If you are unsure who your child’s key person is, please ask a member of staff or check Learning Journals. More information about our approach can be found in our Settling In and Key Person Policy here.
