Cambridge Early Years
Cambridge Early Years is the first stage in the Cambridge pathway. It gives learners aged 3-6 the best start in life, helping them meet key early milestones and thrive in and out of school.
Teaching and learning resources
Filled with lesson plans, guided play ideas, stories, songs, stickers and more, our resources take a play-based approach and support you with observational assessment.
Curriculum
The Cambridge Early Years Curriculum follows a holistic, play-based approach that focuses on the whole child and connects their development with the world around them.
Measuring progress
Assessing young learners’ progress against key milestones is a crucial part of early years education. Our approach is based around continuous formative assessment, including learner observations.
Professional development
We offer a range of professional development support, whether you’re just getting started or have more experience with the program.
Teaching support for you
Registered early years centres get exclusive access to a range of teaching support on the School Support Hub, from advice for supporting ESL learners to planning templates.
Look inside our resources
What’s included in an early years lesson plan? Which songs and stories will your learners enjoy? Look inside our resources to find out.
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