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From The Headmaster’s Desk

CONTENTS Continuous provision refers to an environment
What is Continuous Provision?

where children have access to a range of
engaging and developmentally appropriate
resources throughout the day. It allows
children to explore, play, and learn
Headmaster’s Desk
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interests. The key is that children can return to
areas of provision repeatedly, reinforcing and
The Magic of Stories 06 Shaun Stockden deepening their learning over time.

Wonders of Care 08 In the EYFS, continuous provision often includes a
ear Parents, Guardians, and range of stations, such as:
Students. As a Headmaster, I have
World of Colours 10 Dwitnessed first-hand the • Reading and Writing Areas – stocked with
age-appropriate books and writing
profound impact of quality early years
materials.
education on children’s development.
Family Art 12 One of the most effective approaches we • Construction Zones – where children can
build with blocks, bricks, and other materials.
implement at our school is the enhanced • Role Play Areas – for imaginative play (such
Creativity and Learning 14 continuous provision in the Early Years as a play kitchen or doctor’s office).
Foundation Stage (EYFS). This model • Creative Corners – for painting, drawing, and
nurtures not only academic growth but crafting.
Little Hands at Work 16 also social, emotional, and physical • Outdoor Spaces – for physical play,

development, which are the cornerstones exploration, and connection with nature.
of lifelong learning. For parents new to
Shaping Up 18 The Importance of Enhancing
our school, you may not be familiar with
Continuous Provision
continuous provision and our returning
Joyful Moments 20 parents may have already started to see While basic continuous provision creates a rich
changes in what we do. This week’s learning environment, enhancing it takes
introduction to our newsletter then, seems children’s learning to a new level. Enhanced
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Rhythm the perfect opportunity to share some provision involves carefully tailoring the
environment and activities to extend children’s
information on both the background to
learning in specific ways, based on their
25 continuous provision and what we are developmental stages and interests.
IGCSE Result doing this year to enhance it.

Here are three key ways we enhance continuous
provision in our school:

2 THE REGENT SCHOOL 2 THE REGENT SCHOOL While basic 3 opmental stages and interests. extend children’s learning in specific ways, based on their devel- tailoring the environment and activities to learning to a new level. Enhanced provision involves carefully hancing it takes children’s contin