Jayne Garcia

Jayne Garcia, a former Early Years teacher, is currently a Senior Lecturer at Plymouth Marjon University in the School of Education. As part of her PhD research, she is investigating the statutory role of the Key Person in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), with a particular focus on how practitioner Key Persons support children and their families during the transition into ECEC. Her study aims to contribute to the existing body of research by examining the ways in which the Key Person facilitates this transition, fostering secure attachments and promoting positive early experiences in educational settings.