created by BELS published on 28 September 2026

The ‘key adult’: building a strong key adult relationship with care experienced children (and those who are CiN/CP)

This half-day, in person training aims to strengthen the knowledge and skills of school staff who take on the key adult role for care experienced children/young people.

Description:

Many care experienced children/young people benefit from the support of a key adult. But what does the role actually involve? And how can the key adult best support the child? This key adult training will skill up school staff to take on the role of the key adult and better support the SEMH needs of care experienced children (or those who are CP/CiN). The training will cover:

• The role of the key adult role, from an attachment perspective
• Creating safety and providing attuned, therapeutic type support
• Strengthening the young person's regulation and self-belief through your relationship with them

Audience:

The training is aimed at school staff who are frequently given the role of key adult for care experienced C/YP with SEMH needs (particularly children whose needs are related to attachment/trauma).

Date/time: 08/10/26, 9:15-12:15

Venue: BELS Training Centre (BTC / TR1) , Queens Road (next to Tudor Primary School), Finchley, N3 2AG

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The ‘key adult’: building a strong key adult relationship with care experienced children (and those who are CiN/CP) | BELS | Barnet Education and Learning Service