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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
For instance, after observing that several and explore ideas in real-world contexts.
children are interested in construction,
we might enhance the block area with
Impact of Enhanced Continuous
blueprints, rulers, and measuring tapes.
Provision on Learning
These additions encourage children to
experiment with early math concepts like Enhanced continuous provision has been a
measurement, estimation, and symmetry, game-changer in our school. The freedom to
while still allowing them to build freely. explore in a carefully curated environment leads
to higher levels of engagement and
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
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-
challenge their thinking and prompt deeper ed resources and adult facilitation spark rich
exploration. conversations and develop vocabulary.
For example, in a role-play shop, a teacher • Physical Development: Children refine fine
might ask, “How much will this cost?” or “How and gross motor skills through activities like
many items will fit in the basket?” These building, drawing, and outdoor play.
simple questions introduce early concepts of • Cognitive Skills: As children play, they
counting and problem-solving, without develop early maths and literacy skills, along
interrupting the flow of play. Such subtle side problem-solving and critical thinking
guidance ensures that children remain abilities.
engaged whileexpanding their • Social and Emotional Growth: Play-based
understanding in meaningful ways. learning fosters collaboration, empathy, and
self-regulation as children work together and
3. Links to Themes and Key Learning
navigate social situations.

To ensure a broad and balanced Supporting Parents in
curriculum, we continuously link provision
Understanding Continuous Provision
to wider themes and the specific areas of
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 Enhanced continuous provision has been a
role-play area as a fire station, hospital, or workshops and tips for enhancing play at home. game-changer in our school. The freedom to
police station. This balanced approach, combining child-led explore in a carefully curated environment leads to
Children not only explore the theme but play with guided learning, fosters confident,
also develop skills in literacy (writing ‘pre- active learners and lays a strong foundation for higher levels of engagement and
scriptions’), numeracy (counting band- future success. motivation.
ages or sorting items), and communication
(role-playing dialogue).

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