Nursery World - Positive Relationships: All in a day's work

Anyone involved in working in the early years sector will know that every child has needs and it is our responsibility to support these individual needs, say Nicola Bushell and Hayley Cannell, joint managers of Oakey Dokeys Pre-school.

The EYFS Principles in Practice cards have clear themes and commitments to ensure that effective practice takes place in the care, development and learning of young children. Reflecting on these principles recently made us stop and think: 'What is it that we, as a setting, do to guarantee we meet all the requirements, and support the unique child?'

Our established ethos gives strong regard to the importance of valuing the individuality of each child. The way that we plan for and support their unique learning journey begins when they first visit the setting. We recognise especially that children's personal, social and emotional development must be nurtured as the springboard for their individual learning to take place. This is one of the great benefits of having an effective key person system in place.

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