Nurturing Young Minds - A holistic approach and seamless transition to and from Kindergarten - June 2025

Oct 23, 2026

Cambridge Schools Conference June 2025 outlines a future-ready early-years strategy for nurturing children through a holistic, balanced, and play-based curriculum. The agenda covers core principles, Cambridge Early Years materials, hands-on activities tied to the curriculum, teacher feedback, transition planning to and from kindergarten, and a structured Q&A with Early Years and curriculum leaders. It highlights a research and evidence base, pathways, measuring progress, and professional development to support educators and learners in meeting international early-development milestones.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages34

Reading Time1 h 26 min

AccessFree to download

Agenda

Introductions and Core Principles

Cambridge Early Years Materials

Activity – See the Curriculum for Yourself

Feedback from teachers

Transition

Questions

Core Principles

Cambridge Pathway

Cambridge Early Years

Our Curriculum

Holistic and balanced

Child-centered and play-based

International milestones

Cambridge Future Conference, preparing Nurturing Young Minds: A holistic approach and seamless transition to and from Kindergarten Jemma Joakim and Dr. Justin Coy June 2025 Schools June 2025 -ready: learners to thrive Agenda | Time | Item | Speaker(s) | | --- | --- | --- | | 5 min | Introductions and Core Principles | Justin Coy | | 5 min | Cambridge Early Years Materials | Justin Coy | | 10 min | Activity – See the Curriculum for Yourself | Jemma Joakim | | 15 min | Feedback from teachers | Guest Speakers | | 15 min | Transition | Jemma Joakim | | 10 min | Questions | Jemma Joakim and Justin Coy | Cambridge Schools Conference, June 2025 Future-ready: preparing learners to thrive 4 “Learning and teaching should not stand on opposite banks and just watch the river flow by; instead, they should embark together on a journey down the water .” Reggio Emilia Loris Malaguzzi Cambridge Schools Conference, June 2025 Future-ready: preparing learners to thrive Introductions Cambridge Schools Conference, June 2025 Future-ready: preparing learners to thrive Introductions • Jemma Joakim – Head of Early Years and Primary Curriculum • Dr. Justin Coy, PhD, BCBA – Regional Product Strategy Manager, Pre-K to 8th • Holly Mathews – Principal on Assignment, Lee County School District, FL • Brittney Griffin – Head of Education & Curriculum, Montessori Reggio Academy of Sugar Land, TX Cambridge Schools Conference, June 2025 Future-ready: preparing learners to thrive Core Principles Cambridge Schools Conference, June 2025 Future-ready: preparing learners to thrive Cambridge Pathway Cambridge Schools Conference, June 2025 Future-ready: preparing learners to thrive Cambridge Early Years • Research and evidence base for Cambridge Early Years • Curriculum • Measuring progress • Teacher & Learner resources • Teaching support • Professional Development Cambridge Schools Conference, June 2025 Future-ready: preparing learners to thrive Our curriculum Is holistic and balanced, focusing on the whole child Is child-centered and play-based Develops knowledge, understanding and skills to prepare children for the next stage in their education Helps learners meet international milestones for early development Connects learners with the world around them Cambridge Schools Conference, June 2025 Future-ready: preparing learners to thrive Cambridge Conference, Future preparing learners

FAQs

What is the main focus of the conference presentation?

The presentation focuses on nurturing young minds through a holistic approach and a seamless transition to and from kindergarten.

What curriculum principles are emphasized?

The curriculum is holistic and balanced, child-centered and play-based, and aims to develop knowledge, understanding, and skills for the next educational stage.

How does the conference address progress and teacher support?

It highlights research and an evidence base, measuring progress, teacher and learner resources, teaching support, and professional development for educators.

Oct 23, 2026

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