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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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. bit.ly/50ThingsCambs #BestStartInLife

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. bit.ly/50ThingsCambs #BestStartInLife

Talk with your child. Listen to their interests. Engage in conversation about what they are doing when out and about, or describe what is happening whilst getting ready. 50 Things to Do Before You're Five activities 2, 30, and 37 are great ways to support. bit.ly/50ThingsCambs #BestStartInLife

Give your child a great start in life with NHS Healthy Start and get help to help buy healthy food and milk. If you're pregnant or have children under four and receive certain benefits, you could be eligible. Find out at www.healthystart.nhs.uk #NHS #HealthyStart #EarlyYearsChildcare #ChildcareCosts

A few minutes could make a big difference. Applying for NHS Healthy Start is quick and easy – it takes as little as five minutes. If you are eligible, you could get help with the cost of healthy food and milk. Check now at www.healthystart.nhs.uk #HealthyStart #EarlyYears #Childcare #ChildcareCosts

Could you get a little extra help to keep your child healthy? If you are more than 10 weeks pregnant or you have a child under four, you could get support to buy healthy food and milk with NHS Healthy Start. Find out if you are eligible at www.healthystart.nhs.uk #HealthyStart #EarlyYears #Childcare

If you are pregnant, you are eligible for flu, respiratory syncytial virus, and whooping cough vaccines. Speak to your midwife, GP practice, or pharmacist about vaccinations. Visit the UK Health Security Agency for more details @ukhsa.bsky.social #NHS #VaccinesWork #StayStrong #GetVaccinated

If you are pregnant, you are eligible for flu, respiratory syncytial virus, and whooping cough vaccines. Speak to your midwife, GP practice, or pharmacist about vaccinations. Visit the UK Health Security Agency for more details @ukhsa.bsky.social #NHS #VaccinesWork #StayStrong #GetVaccinated

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/ikMJQGo #HomeLearning

A few minutes could make a big difference. Applying for NHS Healthy Start is quick and easy – it takes as little as five minutes. If you are eligible, you could get help with the cost of healthy food and milk. Check now at www.healthystart.nhs.uk #HealthyStart #EarlyYears #Childcare #ChildcareCosts

Could you get a little extra help to keep your child healthy? If you are more than 10 weeks pregnant or you have a child under four, you could get support to buy healthy food and milk with NHS Healthy Start. Find out if you are eligible at www.healthystart.nhs.uk #HealthyStart #EarlyYears #Childcare

Pregnant or have a child under four? You may be eligible for NHS Healthy Start if you receive certain benefits. The scheme helps with the cost of healthy food and milk – giving your child the best start. Find out more and apply online at www.healthystart.nhs.uk #NHS #HealthyStart #ChildcareCosts

Could you get a little extra help to keep your child healthy? If you are more than 10 weeks pregnant or you have a child under four, NHS Healthy Start could help with the cost of fruit, veg, milk, and more. Check if you are eligible today: www.healthystart.nhs.uk #NHS #HealthyStart #ChildcareCosts

Baby Week is coming to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough this November. You can get involved and help promote the best start in life for children. Sign up for Baby Week at buff.ly/OIfIDoL, and add your own event. #BabyWeek #Cambridgeshire #Peterborough #EarlyChildhood #BestStartInLife #LearnTogether

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

The annual early years membership offers specialist packages for all types of providers. Many of the options include credits which can be exchanged for places on essential/mandatory courses free of charge. To learn more, visit buff.ly/AGoYoNM #Cambridgeshire #EarlyYears #Childcare #CPD #Training

Pregnant or have a child under four? You may be eligible for NHS Healthy Start if you receive certain benefits. The scheme helps with the cost of healthy food and milk, giving your little one the best start. Find out more and apply online: www.healthystart.nhs.uk #NHS #HealthyStart #ChildcareCosts

Embark on an exciting journey in childcare and playwork. Empower, support, inspire. Be part of the wraparound movement and help change young lives. Search: Early Years Careers #EarlyYearsCareers #DoSomethingBig #Cambridgeshire #EarlyYears #Wraparound #Care

Make sure your child has the best start to their education – fully vaccinated. If they've missed a vaccine, it's not too late. The MMR vaccine can be given at any age, and the 4-in-1 preschool booster vaccine can be given up to the age of ten. www.cpics.org.uk/the-vaccinators #EarlyYears #Childcare

Sharing books – Stories can be so much fun to read together, inspiring imaginative play and developing language skills. Explore other low or no cost ideas and events with 50 Things to Do Before You're Five. bit.ly/50ThingsCambs #Cambridgeshire #GetActivated #SummerHolidays #50ThingsToDo

Minibeasts and bug hunting – They are here, there and everywhere. Try going on a minibeast hunt to find ladybirds, worms and snails. Explore other low or no-cost ideas and events with 50 Things to Do Before You're Five. bit.ly/50ThingsCambs #Cambridgeshire #GetActivated #SummerHolidays #50ThingsToDo

Yummy Picnic – Picnics are great for any age, in any weather. Enjoy a picnic in your local park, garden or even your front room. Explore more low or no cost ideas, and events with 50 Things to Do Before You're Five. bit.ly/50ThingsCambs #Cambridgeshire #GetActivated #50ThingsToDo #Summer

Postie – Enjoying making marks on paper and sharing them with friends, family, or even toys. You could walk to a local post box to post your letter. Explore more low or no cost ideas, and events with 50 Things to Do Before You're Five. bit.ly/50ThingsCambs #Cambridgeshire #GetActivated #50ThingsToDo

Reduce, reuse, recycle – Find fun and practical activities to support children to understand the concept of sustainable living with 50 Things to Do Before You're Five. bit.ly/50ThingsCambs #Cambridgeshire #GetActivated #50ThingsToDo #Summer

Splish, splash, splosh – Have fun together with water by splashing, pouring and paddling, you could use a washing up bowl or a watering can. Explore other low or no cost ideas and events with 50 Things to Do Before You're Five. bit.ly/50ThingsCambs #Cambridgeshire #GetActivated #50ThingsToDo #Summer

Staying safe around the edges of pools and wet areas is just as important as staying safe in the water. It is easy to slip and fall around swimming pools, particularly when running. Keep walkways and decks clear of tripping hazards, and remind children to walk. #NHS #SafetyAroundWater #WaterSafety

Heat can be a risk to babies, children and young people. Stay in the shade and drink plenty. In hot weather, you may find your child needs more water. To encourage your child to drink more water, try adding ice cubes or slices of fruit to make it appealing. #NHS #SafetyInTheSun #SunSafe #Childcare

A new Community Outreach Service aims to collaboratively support and develop the skills of parents and carers of children from birth to five years. To learn more, register for the launch event: forms.office.com/e/wtugiXyv3D Monday, 18 August 2025, 1 pm to 1.30 pm #Cambridgeshire #EarlyYears #CLL

Passionate about play and making a difference? Be the positive role model children need. In wraparound care, you can inspire, support, and make a real impact in the lives of young children. Search: Early Years Careers #EarlyYearsCareers #DoSomethingBig #Cambridgeshire #EarlyYears #Wraparound #Care

#Cambridgeshire County Council's #GetActivated summer campaign promotes free and low-cost activities for all ages — from play sessions and sports to cycling and walks, there are hundreds of activities on offer. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPhS... www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/ch... #SummerHolidays

Update the 50 Things To Do Before You're Five app to access the latest updates and features. Discover exciting, open-ended ideas for play for children from birth to four at cambspboro.50thingstodo.org/app/os#!/wel... #50ThingsToDoBeforeYouAreFive #Cambridgeshire #EarlyYears #Childcare #50ThingsToDo

Make sure your child has the best start to their education – fully vaccinated. If they've missed a vaccine, it's not too late. The MMR vaccine can be given at any age, and the 4-in-1 preschool booster vaccine can be given up to the age of ten. www.cpics.org.uk/the-vaccinat.... #EarlyYears #Childcare

Is your child starting primary school this September? Are they up-to-date on all their childhood vaccinations? If you’re not sure, then contact your GP practice to check. It’s not too late to get vaccinated. For further information, please visit www.cpics.org.uk/the-vaccinat.... #EarlyYearsChildcare

The new Professional Development Programme offers a variety of training opportunities to support early years and childcare practitioners to enhance their professional development at all career levels. Learn more at buff.ly/327WXat #Cambridgeshire #EarlyYears #Childcare #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD

All children need help from their trusted adults to feel confident and excited about starting Reception. Help your child build key skills now for a smoother start. Your child's journey to school starts at home. startingreception.co.uk #StartingReception #SchoolReadiness #EarlyChildhood #Education

Early years and childcare practitioners are the foundation of our education system. They help children develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed. If you want to be part of this amazing journey, join the early years sector. Search: Early Years Careers #EarlyYearsCareers #DoSomethingBig

#Cambridgeshire parents and carers of children aged under four, help us understand the impact of extended funded entitlements, by sharing your views on government-funded childcare: forms.office.com/pages/respon... by Friday, 11 July 2025. #Childcare #ChildcareFunding #FundedEntitlements #FundedTwos

#Cambridgeshire parents and carers of children aged under four, help us understand the impact of extended funded entitlements, by sharing your views on government-funded childcare: forms.office.com/pages/respon... by Friday, 11 July 2025. #Childcare #ChildcareFunding #FundedEntitlements #FundedTwos

Calling Cambridgeshire Forest School leaders and practitioners, come and join our summer network on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, for a discussion focused on risk, using tools, and fire. Plus the latest updates on forest school practices. Book your space via bit.ly/Booking-Bug #Cambridgeshire #ForestSchools

#NHS Healthy Start can help you buy fruit and vegetables to help your children get the nutrients they need. You could qualify for the scheme if you are 10 weeks pregnant or you have children under four. Check if you are eligible and apply now at www.healthystart.nhs.uk #NHSHealthyStart #HealthCosts

#CelebratePride throughout the year with picture books that inspire and educate young readers about the importance of diversity and inclusion. These books celebrate love, acceptance, and the beauty of being yourself. Check your local library for more fantastic #LGBTQIA+ stories. #EDI #ChildrensBooks