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1. Intentional Resource Placement

Our educators do not merely provide Enhancing provision in this way keeps the
materials but carefully select and arrange environment fresh and exciting, offering
resources to provoke thought and inquiry. children new opportunities to practice skills and
For instance, after observing that several explore ideas in real-world contexts.
children are interested in construction, THE REGENT SECONDARY SCHOOL, ABUJA
we might enhance the block area with
Impact of Enhanced Continuous CONGRATULATES THE CLASS OF 2024 ON AN OUTSTANDING IGCSE RESULT!
blueprints, rulers, and measuring tapes.
Provision on Learning
These additions encourage children to 98% of all grades achieved were A* - C grades.
experiment with early math concepts like Enhanced continuous provision has been a 98% of the students achieved A* - C grades in at least 5 subjects.
measurement, estimation, and symmetry, game-changer in our school. The freedom 44% of all grades achieved were A* or A
while still allowing them to build freely. to explore in a carefully curated environment The Regent Secondary School is delighted to publish another outstanding set of Cambridge IGCSE
leads to higher levels of engagement and examination results of our ‘Class of 2024’.
2. Adult Interaction and Facilitation
motivation. Children take ownership of their
While child-initiated play is at the heart of learning, becoming confident problem-solvers OUR TOP ACHIEVERS
continuous provision, adult interaction plays and creative thinkers.
a critical role in enhancing learning. Our We’ve also observed significant growth in key
skilled teachers observe children closely, areas of development, including:
asking open-ended questions that • Language and Communication: Open-end-
CHARBELLA SUZANNE ELIAS TOBECHUKWU OREH TOLUWALASE EUNICE ABIRI DAVID DANGA MANAL UMAR BELLO MUSA BELLO AMINA AJIYA
challenge their thinking and prompt deeper ed resources and adult facilitation spark rich 6A*s 4As 6A*s 2As 1B 6A*s 2As 1B 5A*s 4As 5A*s 3As 1B 5A*s 2As 2Bs 4A*s 3As 1B
exploration. conversations and develop vocabulary.
For example, in a role-play shop, a • Physical Development: Children refine fine
teacher might ask, “How much will this and gross motor skills through activities like
cost?” or “How many items will fit in the building, drawing, and outdoor play.
HOMACHI EMMANUELLA LEON CHIDERA ELBLING TAMARLILY KINREJESU UMAR FAROUK SHEHU ADAOBI EMMANUELLA OLUWABUSAYO AMOLIKA SINGH
basket?” These simple questions • Cognitive Skills: As children play, they 4A*s 3As 1C 3A*s 2As 2Bs 3A*s 1A 2Bs 1C 2A*s 6As OBIORA-NWOKOLO SEYILNEN AJIBOLA 2A*s 4As 1B
DEJO-RICHARD
CHIDI-LLOYD
2A*s 4As 1B 1C
2A*s 5As 1B 1C
introduce early concepts of counting and develop early maths and literacy skills, along-
problem-solving, without interrupting the side problem-solving and critical thinking
flow of play. Such subtle guidance ensures abilities.
that children remain engaged while • Social and Emotional Growth: Play-based
MUSA MANGAL DAHIRU AKINYI DEBBIE NIXON IORWEN EGO-CHINYERE ODILI JAMAL DILI ALIYU ETHAN OMOZE EBOHON OZIOMA JESSICA ETIUSUNG ONOFIOK LUKE
expanding their understanding in learning fosters collaboration, empathy, and 2A*s 4As 1C 2A*s 3As 2Bs 2A*s 2As 1B 2Cs 1A* 6As 1B 1A* 6As 1B 1A* 6As 1B 1A* 5As 2Bs
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meaningful ways. self-regulation as children work together
3. Links to Themes and Key Learning and navigate social situations.

To ensure a broad and balanced
Supporting Parents in Understanding
curriculum, we continuously link provision URENNA MICHELLE UMAR OLALEKAN ALIU JORDAN TOSAN OGBETUO AISHA YUSUF BINJI HARIZ SHEHU BABAJIDE ADEOLUWATEWA- BASHIR BELLO ALIYU
Continuous Provision UGWU 1A* 4As 3Bs 1A* 4As 3C 1A* 3As 4Bs 1A* 3As 4Bs LOWO THOMPSON 1A* 3As 3Bs
to wider themes and the specific areas of 1A* 5As 1C 1A* 3As 3Bs 1C
learning outlined in the EYFS framework. For
At our school, we emphasise continuous
example, if our theme for the term is
provision in early education, with parents
“People Who Help Us,” we may set up a
playing a vital role. We offer guidance through
role-play area as a fire station, hospital, or XAVIER ETHAN COLE ADEBOLA AARON MABEL BOLANLE AFOLABI HALIMA DAHIREY TANIMU FATIMA ILIYA ISA THARAH OHUNENE AHMED AMIR ALIYU
workshops and tips for enhancing play at ADEBAYO 5As 3Bs YAKUBU 5As 2Bs AJOGE 4As 3Bs 1C
police station. 6As 2Bs 1C 6As 2Bs 5As 3Bs 5As 1B 2Cs
home. This balanced approach, combining
Children not only explore the theme but
child-led play with guided learning, fosters
also develop skills in literacy (writing ‘pre-
confident, active learners and lays a strong
scriptions’), numeracy (counting band-
foundation for future success.
ages or sorting items), and communication NAJEEB MUHAMMAD SAIDU ARDEN NIKLAS RASSLOFF
4As 3Bs 4As 2Bs 2Cs
(role-playing dialogue).

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