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The Early Years Programme

The IPC Early Years programme for children aged three to five years old is firmly rooted in good practice for young children.

We believe that:

  • The overriding purpose of early years education is to help children develop the skills and attitudes they will need both at this level and throughout a lifetime of learning.
  • Children need a holistic educational experience that doesn't create artificial boundaries between different aspects of their development.
  • Play is an essential part of children's learning and general development.

The activities undertaken by children aged 3 to 5 help them work towards the subject, personal and international goals of the IPC Main Programme.

The IPC Early Years Programme for 3-5 year-olds - provides you with:

  • The Learning Strands, outlining the four key areas of learning - Independence and Interdependence, Communicating, Exploring and Healthy Living.
  • 16 ready-to-teach exciting units of work designed to fully address the learning strands, with assessment advice and planning sheets.
  • Full implementation guides.

Access the Early Years Units

IPC members can find and share useful resources for each unit and download copies of the unit to prepare their lessons in the Early Years section of the Resources Room in the Members' Lounge:

More Information about Early Years Programme

You can download more information about the IPC Early Years below:

Information pack

Request our FREE IPC Information Pack, including IPC sample Units of Work.

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Access the Early Years Learning Files

To gain access to the Early Years Learning Files you must be logged into the system. If your school does not have IPC membership you can contact IPC directly or request our FREE IPC Information Pack.

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