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Cambridgeshire Early Years, Childcare, and School Readiness Service.
Engaging in early years and childcare professional development with Cambridgeshire County Council.
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Supporting early years and childcare practitioners to enhance their careers. The Professional Development Programme offers training opportunities for the academic year. Discover training courses to develop skills and knowledge at buff.ly/0vayxEm

#Cambridgeshire #EarlyYears #Childcare #CPD #Training
Professional Development Programme
Welcome to the Cambridgeshire Early Years, Childcare, School Readiness Service (CambsEYC) Professional Development Programme 2025 - 26. A range of training opportunities is available for…
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Illnesses such as measles and whooping cough can be serious. Vaccinating your child can help protect them and others from diseases. To check if they are missing any vaccines, look in their red book or speak to your GP practice. www.nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

#GetVaccinated #EarlyYears #Childcare
A person sits with a young child on their lap. The text on the image says: Vaccines help protect what matters most. Check your child's vaccines are up to date. Stay strong. Get vaccinated.
January 20, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Help protect your child from measles, whooping cough and other serious illnesses. To check if your child has missed any vaccines, refer to their red book or consult with your GP practice. Find out more at www.nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

#GetVaccinated #EarlyYears #Childcare
A person sits with a young child on their lap, showing them something on a tablet. The text on the image says: Vaccines help protect what matters most. Check your child's vaccines are up to date. Stay strong. Get vaccinated.
January 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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From wobbly steps to first words, to the first day at school, Best Start in Life is here to help families at every stage. Explore resources and support at www.beststartinlife.gov.uk
From pregnancy to childcare, get advice and support for your child’s #BestStartInLife
#EarlyYears #ChildDevelopment
A child is sat on the floor . Text overlay includes 'For parents' questions, BIG & small'
January 13, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Wondering when to wean your baby, or how to find the right childcare support?
The new Best Start in Life website brings together all the advice you may need on your parenting journey. www.beststartinlife.gov.uk
From pregnancy to childcare, get advice and support for your child’s #BestStartInLife
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January 8, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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Advance your early years career, build essential skills, and knowledge through an NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Working with Babies and Children Under Two Years: sway.cloud.microsoft/3q20Rs5yzYhK...
Email [email protected] to apply.
#Cambridgeshire #EarlyChildhood #Qualifications
A baby sitting on the grass. Text reads: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Working with Babies and Children Under Two Years
January 6, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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Whether it is a walk in the park, splashing in the bath, or chatting during nappy changes, every experience matters. You do not need fancy toys or expensive outings. Being present, talking and playing makes a big difference. For free activity ideas, visit cambspboro.50thingstodo.org
#BestStartInLife
December 31, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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From birth, children’s brains are building millions of neural connections every second. These early experiences, through play, relationships, and exploration, lay the foundation for lifelong learning, wellbeing, and success. For free activity ideas, visit cambspboro.50thingstodo.org
#BestStartInLife
December 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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There is so much fun to have outdoors – wrap up warm and pitter-patter in the rain puddles with your child. Talk about how the water changes as you jump, dance and play.
For low or no cost, activity ideas to enjoy, visit cambspboro.50thingstodo.org

#50ThingsToDoBeforeYouAreFive #BestStartInLife
December 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Cardboard boxes are fantastic for indoor and outdoor play, and many supermarkets give them away for free. Let your child lead the way by creating something they are interested in.
For low or no cost, activity ideas, visit cambspboro.50thingstodo.org

#50ThingsToDoBeforeYouAreFive #BestStartInLife
December 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Cooking together means an opportunity to spend quality time with your family, celebrating your efforts with yummy food. Support your children in choosing and mixing ingredients.
For low or no cost, activity ideas, visit cambspboro.50thingstodo.org

#50ThingsToDoBeforeYouAreFive #BestStartInLife
A person and a child making dough.
December 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Explore how plants, creatures and even your family grow and change together. Talk to your child about how we all grow, just like the plants around us.
For low or no cost, activity ideas to enjoy with your child, visit cambspboro.50thingstodo.org

#50ThingsToDoBeforeYouAreFive #BestStartInLife
December 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Your child will love to giggle at sounds, rhymes and games of peek-a-boo. Pulling silly faces will get them laughting. Let go of your inhibitions and enjoy.
For low or no cost, activity ideas and local family events, visit
cambspboro.50thingstodo.org

#50ThingsToDoBeforeYouAreFive #BestStartInLife
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December 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Your child will love to explore a treasure basket filled with things that are interesting and safe to touch and dribble over.
For low or no cost, activity ideas and local family events, to enjoy with your child, visit cambspboro.50thingstodo.org

#50ThingsToDoBeforeYouAreFive #BestStartInLife
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December 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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‘The Story of You’ celebrates the journey of early childhood, highlighting to parents the vital role they play in their child’s life and the support available. buff.ly/q7xhGvB
The film is scripted by children’s author Camilla Reid and illustrated by Rob Biddulph.
#TheStoryOfYou #BestStartInLife
The Story of You: Best Start in Life
Introducing ‘The Story of You’ – a powerful new film celebrating the joyful early years of childhood, narrated by familiar and expert voices including Oti Mabuse, Mummy Pig, Billie Shepherd, Ms…
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December 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Did you know that 90% of brain development happens before the age of five?
Early experiences lay the foundation for lifelong learning, wellbeing and success.
Not sure where to start? 50 Things to Do Before You’re Five is full of simple, free and low-cost ideas to enjoy with your baby buff.ly/CoOU9He
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December 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Need inspiration? Discover free and low-cost events to support your baby’s development through everyday fun buff.ly/3SQzFp0
50 Things to Do Before You’re Five is full of simple ideas to enjoy with your baby buff.ly/CoOU9He
Let’s make the most of the little moments – the building blocks of learning.
A parent reading a picture book to a baby on their lap. Text reads: Everyday experiences shape your baby’s development
November 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Looking for simple, fun ideas to do together? Check out 50 Things to Do Before You’re Five – packed with playful, low-cost activities that support your baby’s development: buff.ly/CoOU9He
Celebrate the joy of interacting with your baby and the amazing impact it has on their learning and development.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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From birth, children’s brains are building millions of neural connections every second. These early experiences – through play, relationships, and exploration – lay the foundation for lifelong learning, wellbeing, and success.
Learn more at buff.ly/vIfDn49

#BabyWeek #Cambridgeshire #TalkingTogether
A baby playing with a toy. Text reads: Baby Week Cambridgeshire. What do babies like to play? There are lots of free and low-cost activities designed to help you enjoy special moments with your baby. Explore events near you at babyweek.co.uk/cambridgeshire. Cambridgeshire County Council, early years and school readiness service.
November 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Babies use smiles, babbles, sounds and gestures to communicate. When we respond to what catches their attention – a giggle, a glance, or a gurgle – we are building a powerful interaction.
Have fun with baby, supporting their development at buff.ly/vIfDn49

#BabyWeek #Cambridgeshire #TalkingTogether
A person holding a baby. Text reads: Baby Week Cambridgeshire. How to have fun with baby? There are lots of free and low-cost activities designed to help you enjoy special moments with your baby. Explore events near you at babyweek.co.uk/cambridgeshire. Cambridgeshire County Council, early years and school readiness service.
November 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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From watching the leaves rustle to hearing your voice sing a lullaby, babies learn through the simple, everyday moments you share together – every experience matters.
Find activities to help your baby’s development through everyday fun at buff.ly/vIfDn49

#BabyWeek #Cambridgeshire #TalkingTogether
A person holding a baby. Text reads: Baby Week Cambridgeshire. Where to find out what's on? There are lots of free and low-cost activities designed to help you enjoy special moments with your baby. Explore events near you at babyweek.co.uk/cambridgeshire. Cambridgeshire County Council, early years and school readiness service.
November 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Baby Week in Cambridgeshire brings lots of free and low-cost activities designed to help you enjoy special moments with your baby. Explore events near you at buff.ly/QSisvEm and across the county at buff.ly/vIfDn49

#50ThingsToDo #BabyWeek #Cambridgeshire #EarlyYears #TalkingTogether
A baby with a colourful circle and text. Text reads: BABY Week Cambridgeshire, 14-20 November 2025. Events and activities for professionals, parents, carers, and under five's. Baby Week brings sectors and services together to promote the 'Best Start in Life' and raise awareness about the importance of early childhood. babyweek.co.uk/cambridgeshire Cambridgeshire County Council, early years childcare and school readiness service
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Did you know the quality of a child’s home learning environment has a greater impact on their development than parental education or income? At CambsEYC, we work in partnership with families and communities to create rich, inclusive environments where children thrive. buff.ly/m8mPKXf #HomeLearning
Supporting Home Learning
"The quality of the home learning environment is more important for a child’s intellectual and social development than parental occupation, education or income." – Sylva et al., 2004
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November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Every child deserves support. ‘Inclusion Without Labels’ is a new resource to support early years practitioners and childcare professionals in embedding universal inclusive practice for all children. Explore buff.ly/CiGrpQa to learn more.
#EarlyYears #InclusivePractice #Inclusion #WithoutLabels
A collage of a child playing. The text reads: Supporting early years inclusive practice: Inclusion without labels. Children do not require a diagnosis or ‘label’ for you to make adjustments to support them. However, it can only be a reasonable adjustment if the initial expectations are also reasonable.
November 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Enjoy playing with your child, led by their interests. Do they love being outdoors and exploring? Why not try 50 Things to Do Before You're Five activities, 9 Mini Beasts and Bug Hunts, or 30 Yummy Picnics? Activities 18, 21, 22, and 32 are also great.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Talk with your child about what you can both see. Enjoy sharing stories together, both talking about the pictures and relating them to experiences you have shared.
50 Things to Do Before You're Five activities 6, 10, 23, and 38 are great ways to support.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM