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Welcome to Cambridge Day Primary:
A Celebration for Primary Educators
From 6 to 9 October 2025, over 200 primary teachers took part in four inspiring days of professional development across Turin, Monza, Naples and Catania, exploring how technology can make English teaching more engaging, inclusive, and connected to young learners’ worlds.
Read our blog to relive the highlights of this event and dive deeper into the key themes explored by Sarah Ellis and Mark Meredith — from student motivation and digital integration in the classroom to the exciting new Digital Young Learners exams. You’ll also find practical resources to help you bring these ideas to life in your lessons.

Session 1: Bringing digital adventure to young learner exams
Discover the new Digital Pre-A1 Starters and A1 Movers tests—designed to bring fun, confidence, and real progress to young learners everywhere.
This introduction explores how these digital tests support learning in playful, meaningful ways, helping children build language skills while boosting motivation. Find out how they fit naturally into your teaching and create a positive impact in your classroom.
Session 2: Exploring the digital world with young learners
Today’s digital classrooms offer exciting opportunities to use gamification and digital assessment techniques. Teachers can boost motivation and create more engaging lessons with the use of their digital toolbox. This session will share practical, classroom-ready ideas that connect exam preparation with playful, interactive activities as well as exploring how we can use AI to support us as teachers. Discover how technology can make language learning more meaningful and enjoyable for young students, while building the digital skills they need in a connected world.

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Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Senior Assessment Services Manager
Sarah Ellis is Senior Assessment Services Manager at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, based in Bologna. With a strong background in teaching, teacher training, and exam management, she supports institutions and educators across Italy.
She has delivered CELTA and DELTA courses and contributes to the Cambridge Assessment English Teacher Support Programme, offering resources and professional development for teachers at all levels.
Sarah’s interests include assessment literacy, digital skills, and innovative teaching practices. She is a passionate advocate for teacher empowerment and learner success.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Professional Learning and Development Trainer
Mark Meredith is a Professional Learning and Development Trainer at Cambridge with over 14 years' experience in English language teaching, teacher training, and curriculum development. He designs and delivers impactful training programmes and international webinars, supporting educators through inclusive, innovative approaches.
Mark has worked extensively across Spain and Portugal, focusing on digital collaboration, fair assessment, and inclusive classroom practices. He holds a Trinity DipTESOL and an MA in TESOL from Lancaster University.

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| 16:15 - 16:45 | Registration |
| 16:45 – 16:50 | Welcome from Cambridge |
| 16:50 – 17:30 |
Session 1: Bringing digital adventure to young learner exams Discover the new Digital Pre-A1 Starters and A1 Movers tests—designed to bring fun, confidence, and real progress to young learners everywhere. |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Coffee Break and materials exhibition |
| 18:00 – 18:45 |
Session 2: Exploring the digital world with young learners Today’s digital classrooms offer exciting opportunities to use gamification and digital assessment techniques. Teachers can boost motivation and create more engaging lessons with the use of their digital toolbox. This session will share practical, classroom-ready ideas that connect exam preparation with playful, interactive activities as well as exploring how we can use AI to support us as teachers. Discover how technology can make language learning more meaningful and enjoyable for young students, while building the digital skills they need in a connected world. |
| 18:45 - 19:00 | Prize draw and closure |

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No, the event is completely free of charge. Explore the program and book as many sessions as you like.
All our sessions are recorded and will be available to watch on our YouTube channel the week after the event.
You may need to check your junk folder, as unfortunately some of our emails end up there.
The speaker presentations will not be shared with attendees, but the recordings of each session will be available on our YouTube channel the week after the event, so you can view the presentation slides again.












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