The latest screen time guidance for under-fives covers everything from how long is too long, to the role parents play in shaping healthy habits. Watch to discover the key points, and visit Best Start in Life for more. buff.ly/Mg3Kkhd
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Did you know that your own screen habits can influence your child's relationship with technology? Watch to find out what the guidance says about supporting healthy screen time in under-fives. Visit Best Start in Life for more. buff.ly/Mg3Kkhd
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How can early years settings weave sustainability into everyday learning?
The CambsEYC blog 'Understanding the World and How This Links to Sustainable Practice' shares ways to help children explore the world and develop responsibility for the environment. buff.ly/n8IQFXU
#EYFS #SustainablePractice
Celebrate the journey of early childhood and the vital role parents play in their child’s life.
From pregnancy to childcare, get advice and support for your child's development at beststartinlife.gov.uk
#NHS #Cambridgeshire #EarlyYears #Childcare #BestStartInLife #TheStoryOfYou
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Enjoyed using the 50 Things to Do Before You're Five app? Follow the step-by-step guide on the welcome page to mark activities and events as complete and keep a count of how many you have enjoyed. Explore more free activities that boost children’s development at bit.ly/50ThingsCambs #50ThingsToDo
Promotional flyer for Cambridgeshire County Council's "50 Things to Do" app, encouraging use during Easter for free activities that support children's development. Features a smartphone screenshot of the app displaying a "Yummy Picnic" activity with colourful sections and playful star graphics, emphasising family engagement and interactive food preparation.
Looking for fun, low or no-cost activities in your local area this Easter?
Discover low and no-cost activities that support your child’s development through everyday fun, that you can enjoy at home or outdoors
bit.ly/50ThingsCambs
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Promotional flyer from Cambridgeshire County Council and early years childcare service advertising the "50 Things to Do" app for free Easter activities that support children's development. The flyer features a smartphone screenshot of the app's "My Secret Treasures" activity, with instructions to collect special objects using containers, alongside colourful stars and logos for "50 Things to Do Before You're Five" and "Best Start in Life."
Looking for fun, low or no-cost activities in your local area this Easter?
Discover low and no-cost activities that support your child’s development through everyday fun, that you can enjoy at home or outdoors
bit.ly/50ThingsCambs
#50ThingsToDo #Cambridgeshire #EarlyYears #Childcare #BestStartInLife
Promotional flyer from Cambridgeshire County Council and early years childcare service advertising the "50 Things to Do" app for free Easter activities that support children's development. Features a smartphone screenshot of the app with a dance activity description, colourful text, star icons, and logos for "50 Things to Do Before You're Five" and "Best Start in Life."
Looking for fun, low or no-cost activities in your local area this Easter?
Discover low and no-cost activities that support your child’s development through everyday fun, that you can enjoy at home or outdoors
bit.ly/50ThingsCambs
#50ThingsToDo #Cambridgeshire #EarlyYears #Childcare #BestStartInLife
Celebrate the journey of early childhood and the vital role parents play in their child’s life.
From pregnancy to childcare, get advice and support for your child's development at beststartinlife.gov.uk
#NHS #Cambridgeshire #EarlyYears #Childcare #BestStartInLife #TheStoryOfYou
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Grow your skills and help shape young lives with an NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Working with Babies and Children Under Two Years. Learn the essentials and gain practical experience at www.cecqc.co.uk
Email eycqualifications@cambridgeshire.gov.uk to apply
#Cambridgeshire #EarlyChildhoodQualifications
Have you seen Little Makers? All three episodes of the series from the Department for Education's Do Something Big campaign are now live. Including the big reveal. A lovely watch for anyone considering a career in early years. Watch now: buff.ly/CZqOOTo
#EarlyYearsCareers #DoSomethingBig #EarlyYears
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The EYFS nutrition guidance has been in place since the start of the academic year, but what does it really mean for your setting?
The CambsEYC blog 'Working with the EYFS Nutrition Guidance' breaks it down, including how Ofsted approaches nutrition in inspections buff.ly/5UNK5tf
#EYFS #Nutrition
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Grow your skills and help shape young lives with an NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Working with Babies and Children Under Two Years. Learn the essentials and gain practical experience at www.cecqc.co.uk
Email eycqualifications@cambridgeshire.gov.uk to apply
#Cambridgeshire #EarlyChildhoodQualifications
Promotional poster encouraging outdoor play in winter, featuring a young child wearing a grey knit hat with pom-poms and a green jacket, crouching among brown ferns in a forest setting with soft, warm sunlight filtering through trees. The scene highlights autumn colours and a peaceful outdoor moment. The poster includes a bright yellow banner with the slogan "Let's Play Outside in Winter," logos, and a call-to-action highlighting benefits like learning, development, and wellbeing.
Being outside in winter is good for the whole family. Fresh air and sunlight can help lift our mood and support our immune system. Why not take visit your local park, forest or riverside and enjoy what's on offer, such as mud, puddles, and fallen leaves: bit.ly/Clpt26
#50ThingsToDo #OutdoorLearning
Promotional poster encouraging outdoor play in winter, featuring two children wearing colourful rain boots, one pair pink with floral patterns and the other solid yellow, splashing in a puddle. The scene captures water droplets in mid-air, emphasising playful outdoor activity on a wet surface. The poster includes a bright yellow banner with the slogan "Let's Play Outside in Winter," logos, and a call-to-action highlighting benefits like learning, development, and wellbeing.
Let's Play Outside in Winter -- There are lots of fun outdoor activities you can do in the winter. Why not vist our 50 Things to Do Before You’re Five website, download the app, and try some of the free activity ideas: bit.ly/Clpt26
#50ThingsToDo #Cambridgeshire #OutdoorPlay #SupportingHomeLearning
Promotional poster encouraging outdoor play in winter, featuring four children sitting on a bench outdoors in autumn, each wearing warm clothing and blowing their noses with tissues. Orange leaves and blurred trees in background emphasise seasonal context and cold weather. The poster includes a bright yellow banner with the slogan "Let's Play Outside in Winter," logos, and a call-to-action highlighting benefits like learning, development, and wellbeing.
Being outdoors in winter can help us stay healthy and well especially if we wrap up warm. If you want help accessing winter clothing for your child, visit your local Child and Family Centre, and ask about local clothes banks: buff.ly/5AxnxxB
#Cambridgeshire #EarlyYearsChildcare #Winter #OutdoorPlay
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Playing outside in all weathers supports children’s learning, development, and health. Sometimes bad weather encourages us to stay indoors but there are lots of benefits to young children being outside in the winter: bit.ly/Clpt26
#50ThingsToDo #Cambridgeshire #EarlyYears #OutdoorPlay #PlayTogether
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#EarlyYearsCareers are unique and rewarding – by helping young children's early education, you can make a big difference.
There are lots of roles in early years and many ways to get started. Search: Early Years Careers
earlyyearscareers.campaign.gov.uk #DoSomethingBIG, work with small children.
Photograph of a child in a raincoat and boots walking on a wet path beside a river, promoting outdoor play ideas during rainy weather. Text overlays from CambsEYC suggest activities like "Pitter Patter," "Splish, Splash, Splosh," and "Hop, Skip and Jump," with colourful Best Start in Life and 50 Things to Do Before You're Five logos and playful design elements.
From watching the leaves rustle to hearing you sing, children learn through the simple, everyday moments you share together.
You don’t need fancy toys or expensive outings.
Check out 50 Things to Do Before You’re Five bit.ly/50ThingsCambs
#50ThingsToDoCambridgeshire #TalkingTogether #Cambridgeshire
Photograph of a young child engaging in a water play activity at a table, with a focus on hands and water flow. Promotional text from CambsEYC encourages connecting with the local community through ongoing events, featuring colourful logos for Best Start in Life and 50 Things to Do Before You're Five, and call-to-action phrases.
Early experiences through play and exploration lay the foundation for lifelong learning, wellbeing, and success.
Discover free and low-cost events to support your child’s development through the 50 Things to Do website bit.ly/50ThingsCambs
#50ThingsToDoCambridgeshire #TalkingTogether #Cambridgeshire
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Looking for simple, fun ideas to do together, to give your child the best start in life?
Check out 50 Things to Do Before You’re Five – packed with playful, low-cost activities that support your child’s development bit.ly/50ThingsCambs
#50ThingsToDoCambridgeshire #TalkingTogether #Cambridgeshire
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Being outside and visiting the park benefits your child’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Check out 50 Things to Do Before You’re Five – packed with playful, low-cost activities that support your child’s development. bit.ly/50ThingsCambs
#50ThingsToDoCambridgeshire #TalkingTogether #Cambridgeshire
Be part of something BIG – working in early years and childcare is a unique and rewarding experience. No two days are the same, as we help young children grow, learn, and flourish.
#DoSomethingBIG, work with small children. #EarlyYearsCareers
earlyyearscareers.campaign.gov.uk
#EarlyYears #Childcare
Understanding online safety is essential to helping children and young people thrive. As it is Safer Internet Day, we are sharing this helpful video highlighting the risks of oversharing and how those risks can play out in real life: buff.ly/p1QupZr
#SaferInternetDay #Childcare #IRL #LearnTogether
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Looking for trusted advice on pregnancy, childcare, or getting your child ready for school?
Visit www.beststartinlife.gov.uk for support, guidance, and answers to your worries and questions, no matter how big or small.
Get advice and support for your child’s #BestStartInLife
#EarlyYears #Childcare
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Being a parent is full of joyful firsts, but some stages can feel daunting. Best Start in Life brings together trusted advice and support, from pregnancy to childcare and beyond. Find out more at www.beststartinlife.gov.uk
Get advice and support for your child’s #BestStartInLife
#EarlyYearsChildcare
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Working in early years and childcare is a career that offers opportunities for growth, development, and satisfaction. If you are passionate about helping young children learn and thrive, the early years sector is for you.
earlyyearscareers.campaign.gov.uk
#EarlyYearsCareers #DoSomethingBig
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Early years practitioners are educators who shape the future of our children. Join the early years sector and make a difference in their lives.
earlyyearscareers.campaign.gov.uk
#EarlyYearsCareers #DoSomethingBig #LearnTogether #EarlyYears
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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 eycqualifications@cambridgeshire.gov.uk to apply.
#Cambridgeshire #EarlyChildhood #Qualifications
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.
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
