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The one day course Continuous Provision in the Early Years focuses on how to create an engaging, child-led learning environment where resources and activities are carefully planned to support children’s development across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
What the Course Covers:
Understanding Continuous Provision
- Definition and purpose
- The role of the adult in facilitating learning
- Links to EYFS framework and child-led play
Designing an Effective Learning Environment
- Organising indoor and outdoor provision
- Planning open-ended resources
- Creating areas of learning (e.g., role play, construction, literacy, maths)
Supporting Child Development
- How continuous provision supports language, physical, and social-emotional development
- Adapting provision for different ages and abilities
- Using observation and assessment to extend learning
Embedding Play-Based Learning
- Encouraging exploration, curiosity, and problem-solving
- Incorporating schemas into play
- Balancing adult-led and child-initiated learning
Practical Strategies for Implementation
- Setting up an enabling environment
- Enhancing provision with provocations and invitations to play
- Managing challenges and misconceptions
Who is This Course For?
- Early Years Practitioners
- Nursery Managers
- Reception Teachers
- Childminders
- Teaching Assistants