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What training is available for teachers of the Cambridge Early Years curriculum?

Cambridge provides webinars and training courses for Cambridge Early Years. Please click here to be redirected to the introductory page for all courses.

Free webinars and resources:

Courses and qualifications (Fees Applicable):

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  • Getting Started with play-based learning in Early Years

Who is this for: All staff in any early years setting.
Duration: Own pace.
Format: Self-Guided.
Aim: To understand the most important elements of a play-based approach​.

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  • Getting to know Cambridge Early Years

Who is this for: Teachers and leaders that are new to the Cambridge Early Years curriculum.
Duration: 90 minutes (approximate).
Format: Webinar.
Aim: Introduction to Cambridge Early Years, and where to find support and resources.

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  • Orientation

Who is this for: Teachers in registered Cambridge Early Years centres and customers who have purchased Cambridge Early Years Teachers or Learner Resources. 
Duration: 60 minutes (approximate).
Format: Webinar.
Aim: To familiarise teachers with the resources available to support the teaching of Early Years, and how to approach planning lessons with the resources. ​

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  • Introduction

Who is this for: Teachers who are about to start implementing the Cambridge Early Years.
Duration: Online (5 weeks), or face-to-face (2 days)​.
Format: Asynchronous, tutor-led online or Synchronous Face to Face workshop.
Aim: Training that covers key elements of the programme including the curriculum, teaching and learning approaches, measuring learner progress and planning.​

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  • Focus on creating an effective learning environment

Who is this for: Teachers who have attended Introduction training or have been teaching Cambridge Early Years for at least a year.
Duration: Online (3 weeks)​.
Format: Asynchronous, tutor-led course
Aim: To address some of the challenges involved in creating an effective learning environment in early years settings, including content about setting up learning areas and selecting resources.​

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  • Assessment for learning in early years

Who is this for: Any Early Years teachers who has at least one year of experience teach in an early years setting​.
Duration: 12 hours (approximate). ​
Format: Synchronous virtual workshop
Aim: To reflect on practice and learn strategies to enhance assessment for learning in early years settings​.

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  • Preparing to teach

Who is this for: Early Years leaders who will be trained on how to cascade information to teachers in their schools.​
Duration: 3 months (approximate).
Format: Hybrid course.
Aim: To prepare Early Years leaders to develop and embed Early Years teaching in their schools, using Cambridge resources.

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  • Cambridge PDQs: Certificate and Diploma in Early Years Good Practice

Who is this for: Teachers who want to improve their knowledge and practice and gain a Cambridge qualification. ​
Duration: Varies depending on Certificate or Diploma level, Delivered face-to-face in approved Professional Development centres.​
Format: Delivered face-to-face in approved Professional Development Centres.
Aim: Embeds early years theory, best practice and reflection in the practitioner’s context and in their daily routines. Available at Certificate & Diploma level. ​

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