This theorist suggests that having experiences of good attachment in their early years will have a positive outcome socially as it will build self-confidence, efficacy, self-esteem and the capacity to care for others and to be cared for. (Pound L, 2006, pg 44)
Bowlby's theory of attachment theory suggests that in order for children to be emotionally confidant in their adulthood they need to have a strong attachment with their main care giver. His theory has influenced the settling in procedure because it is important that children build a positive relationship with their teacher. Having a positive relationship with their teacher will help make the children feel more safe and secure in their setting. The setting provides key workers in …show more content…
A key worker is someone in the setting such as a school teacher and they are there to ensure that the children's needs are met. She also researched that children from birth to three years need to have an acceptance from their main career, they need an opportunity to experience independent relationships, they need to have a positive self-identity and they also need loving and responsive care. In the setting the key person would be the class teacher and the teaching assistant and they are there to ensure that the children develop holistically. Having a key person in the setting will benefit the parents because having a key person will make it easier to communicate and to discuss any issues that they might have. Also having a key person in the setting will benefit the child because the key person and the child can build a positive relationship which will make the child feel accepted in the setting. Caring out home visits is also a good idea through this transition because it will help build a positive relationship between the parent and the key person.
Bandura's theory is based on social learning. "He believes that much of our social behaviour is a result of conditioning and watching those around us. (Taylor. W, 2012, pg