Cambridge Early Years Handbook 2027 - Guide to implementing Cambridge Early Years - Contents and responsibilities

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Cambridge Early Years Handbook 2027 explains how Cambridge Early Years Centres implement the Cambridge Early Years programme. It outlines programme structure and the specific centre responsibilities, including registration quality standards, curriculum and practitioner support, and guidance for developing centre policies. It also sets the regulatory and contractual framework between Cambridge International Education and approved centres, covering compliance requirements, consequences of breaches, and how the handbook is used as the definitive English-language reference for agreements.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages26

Reading Time1 h 6 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Section 1: Centre responsibilities

Responsibilities of registered Cambridge Early Years Centres

Cambridge Early Years registration quality standards

Section 2: Curriculum and support for practitioners

Guidance for developing policies for early years centres

The Cambridge Pathway

Glossary

Index

Communicating with us

Cambridge Early Years Handbook 2027 Guide to implementing Cambridge Early Years Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1 Section 1: Centre responsibilities.......................................................2 Cambridge Early Years registration quality standards ........... 10 Section 2: Curriculum and support for practitioners...............11 Guidance for developing policies for early years centres................................................................................. 17 The Cambridge Pathway............................................................................19 Glossary ............................................................................................................... 21 Index...................................................................................................................... 22 Communicating with us............................................................................... 24 Ready for the world We work with schools worldwide to build an education that shapes knowledge, understanding and skills. Together, we give learners the confidence they need to thrive and make a positive impact in a changing world. With recognised qualifications, high-quality resources, comprehensive support and valuable insights, we help schools prepare every student for the opportunities and challenges ahead. Together, we help Cambridge learners be ready for the world. Introduction This handbook explains how Cambridge Early Years Centres should implement the Cambridge Early Years programme. It gives an overview of the programme and the support we provide, and tells you how to contact us. It sets out the responsibilities of centres and forms part of the legal contract between Cambridge and the Cambridge Early Years Centre. Our regulations exist to make sure learners following the Cambridge Early Years programme worldwide have a similar experience and are treated equally and fairly. It is essential that you follow them carefully. The individual legally responsible for the organisation offering the Cambridge Early Years programme (the ‘Responsible Person’) should use this handbook to make sure their organisation complies with our regulations. A breach of these regulations may lead us to end your Agreement. This handbook is divided into the following sections: Section 1: Centre responsibilities • Responsibilities of registered Cambridge Early Years Centres. • Cambridge Early Years registration quality standards. Section 2: Curriculum and support for practitioners • Overview of each element of the Cambridge Early Years programme. • Support we provide to implement the programme. • Guidance for developing policies for Cambridge Early Years Centres. • Cambridge Early Years in the Cambridge Pathway. • Glossary that explains the meaning of key words and phrases. • Index to help you quickly find the page you need. • Communicating with us. Cambridge Early Years Handbook 2027 [www.cambridgeinternational.org/earlyyears](www.cambridgeinternational.org/earlyyears) 1 Section 1: Centre responsibilities Introduction 1. Cambridge International Education is an awarding body and a part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, which is a department of the University of Cambridge. We work with other parts of Cambridge University Press & Assessment to provide the Cambridge Early Years programme. 2. This handbook is written in the English language; the English language text is the definitive version, regardless of whether the Cambridge Early Years Handbook is translated into another language. 3. The regulations and procedures detailed in this handbook apply to the Cambridge Early Years programme provided by Cambridge International Education, including Cambridge Early Years Check Together developed by our team at Cambridge Insight. 4. Throughout this handbo

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Cambridge Early Years Handbook 2027?

It explains how Cambridge Early Years Centres should implement the Cambridge Early Years programme, outlines programme overview and the support provided, and describes how to contact Cambridge International Education.

What are centre responsibilities and registration standards?

Centres must follow the handbook requirements for registered Cambridge Early Years Centres, including meeting Cambridge Early Years registration quality standards.

What happens if the regulations are breached?

A breach of the handbook regulations may lead Cambridge International Education to end the Agreement with the centre.

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