The Key Persons approach is a corner stone of good practice in the nursery. This book gets to grips with what it is, the theory behind it and the practicalities of implementation. The authors guide the reader through: making the Key Persons approach work in nurseries using the book's realistic strategies; tackling problems and building on strengths using the book's review criteria; and lightening the study load by using the book's clear explanation of policy and debate. 
 
                                                  Peter Elfer is a senior lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at Roehampton University of Surrey. 
 Elinor Goldschmied is a freelance consultant and trainer based inLondon. 
 Dorothy Selleck is now an advisory teacher working with Oxfordshire LEA and EYDCP and previously with Hammersmith and Fulham LEA and EYDCP.