ABSTRACT

Which features of the setting support the key person approach in relation to this Standard?

(Documented evidence may include planning, policies, and written observations)

What can you look for?

(Observable evidence will be of children’s experiences of the implementation of the Standard)

■ The person in charge should have a minimum of three years’ experience of group care to ensure that she/he has the relevant skills and experience to meet the standards and be able to demonstrate a year-by-year programme of commitment to an ongoing programme of staff development and training for the key person approach.