Ludhiana, 21st January: Burlington English, a global leader in educational solutions and English language learning, has partnered with the Clay Group of Schools and Pre-Schools to enhance early childhood education. This collaboration aligns with the National Curriculum Framework for the Foundational Stage (NCF-FS) 2022, emphasising a holistic approach to early learning focused on curiosity, well-being, and the joy of discovery. The collaboration aims to provide young learners with age-appropriate curricula and activities to help them explore their potential.
The partnership will leverage Burlington English’s Burlington Magic of Early Years kit with developmentally appropriate curricula and the Marion Richardson font to simplify early literacy and numeracy. The program aims to address critical learning gaps identified by studies like ASER, which revealed significant literacy challenges among first-grade students in rural pockets of the country.
“Burlington English is dedicated to raising the bar in early years education.” says Mr. Amit Baveja, Managing Director of Burlington English in India and Southeast Asia, “This partnership with the Clay Group is a significant step towards reaching young learners across the country. Our Burlington Magic of Early Years course, designed with a deep understanding of child development, fosters choice, joy, and wonder in young learners while focusing on essential development skills like literacy and numeracy. With great pride, I share that our early years kit, designed as per the NCF-FS 2022, is the only kit to have received a five-star rating from ECA-APER. With this, we aim to empower children by making strong foundation skills accessible to all, especially to learners in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.”
The “Burlington Magic of Early Years” program utilises Developmentally Appropriate Practices and the Marion Richardson font to support early literacy, recognising the developmental limitations of young children’s motor skills. Engaging resources like rhymes, music, and hands-on activities enhance learning while promoting healthy habits through dedicated wellness materials.
Shobhan Soi, CEO of Clay Group of Schools, commented, “At Clay, we believe in nurturing every child’s natural curiosity and potential. This collaboration with Burlington English reflects our shared vision of empowering young learners with a robust foundation for future success. Integrating globally acclaimed resources like the Burlington Magic of Early Years kit with our experiential, discovery-based learning philosophy is a game-changer. Together, we aim to equip children with essential life skills, fostering joy, mindfulness, and a lifelong love for learning.”
Burlington English’s approach emphasises a three-way collaboration between parents, teachers, and learners to support holistic child development, focusing on emotional intelligence and relationship building. The partnership with Clay Group of Schools aims to equip children with essential skills for future success through high-quality, care-centred, and discovery-based learning.