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CPD Certified Training Approved by Skills for Care

This course will cover fundamental principles of a keyworker in an early years environment. 

A keyworker in early years plays a vital role in supporting the development of young children. They are responsible for creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that fosters the social, emotional and cognitive growth of each child under their care.

A keyworker serves as a primary point of contact for parents, providing regular updates on their child's progress, milestones, and any concerns. This level of communication helps to establish trust and build a positive relationship between families and early years settings.

Moreover, a keyworker is instrumental in identifying any additional needs a child may have, such as developmental delays or learning difficulties, and working with other professionals to provide early intervention and support. They also play a critical role in helping children develop the necessary skills and behaviours to succeed in school and beyond.

In short, the importance of a keyworker in early years cannot be overstated. They provide invaluable support and guidance to young children and their families, ensuring that every child has the best possible start in life.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

  • Keyworker
  • Parents
  • Practitioner
  • Childminders
  • Teachers
  • Nursery workers
  • Au Pairs
  • Nannies
  • School nurse

This course comes with 3.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

  • To understand your role as key worker
  • To know a keyworkers responsibilities
  • Have more in-depth knowledge of the attachment theory and the different theorists who had impact on how childcare is today
  • Know the benefits on a child and family of having a key worker
  • To understand the barriers you could face
  • To have a better understanding of how to help parents and how they are feeling