Burlington English Organizes an Interactive Early Years Workshop in Lucknow

Burlington English, a leading global provider of education solutions, conducted the Burlington Magic of Early Years workshop at the Renaissance Hotel, Lucknow.

The workshop, led by education leader Dr. Swati Popat Vats, Advisor for The Burlington Magic of Early Years and President of ECA-APER, welcomed an audience of teachers and school leaders to envision early years learning as a celebration of joy, wonder, and lifelong curiosity.

The workshop placed emphasis on age-appropriate pedagogies, child-centric practices, and the vital role of teachers and parents in the development of young learners. It kicked off with an 'Abracadabra Workshop,' a magic show which mesmerized the audience.

During the session on ‘Magic of NEP 2020 and NCF 2022 in Our School Curriculum,’ Dr. Vats elaborated on the extent to which the frameworks have focused on holistic development, brain development in the early years, and the need to discard outdated practices in favor of more developmentally appropriate ones.

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Dr. Swati Popat Vats, speaking at the event, said, "It is a pleasure to be present among thought leaders, experts, and professionals who are passionate about changing the landscape of early years education. The early years should not focus on hastening children towards academic readiness, but rather on nurturing their cognitive, physical, and emotional development in ways that are suitable for their age. Play-based learning is key to healthy development in the foundational years. Play-based learning does not mean children don’t learn to read or write, it means they learn without the stress of rotelearning.

By eliminating stressful practices and replacing them with joy, choice, and a sense of wonder, we can establish a solid foundation for children's lifelong learning.In today’s digital age, it is also important to include screen safety rhymes to help children understand the balanced use of screens. I am so excited that Burlington English shares the vision of holistic development in the foundational yearsand is making it happen through its The Magic of Early Years kit and the 100ED Fest workshops."

Commenting on the workshop, Amit Baveja, Managing Director of Burlington English in India and Southeast Asia, said, “Childhood is a magical time, and at Burlington English we recognize that the foundational years are when care and education must go hand in hand. Our early years resources, created with a deep understanding of child development, foster choice, joy, and wonder in young learners while strengthening essential skills such as literacy and numeracy. I am proud to share that our early years kit, aligned with the NCF-FS, is the only kit to have received a five-star rating from ECA-APER. I am equally proud of the 100ED Fest workshops, which guide educators through the latest developments in pedagogy, ensuring classrooms remain alive with curiosity and the drive to create positive change.”

The early years are crucial for a child, as they set the tone for the kind of learners they grow up to be. With this initiative, Burlington English reaffirms its dedication to supporting India’s foundational learning goals and enabling schools to adopt progressive, NEP-aligned practices.