Continuous Provision in KS1: Purposeful Learning, Positive Engagement

About this episode

Katy Smith discusses the implementation of Continuous Provision in KS1 and its positive impact on children's learning and engagement.

Are you looking to engage your KS1 children in deep, connected, purposeful learning through play in the provision? Hear from Katy Smith, Headteacher at Brookfield Primary School as she takes us through her school's journey of implementing Continuous Provision in KS1. Discover the research that shaped her thinking, consider practical changes to classrooms and timetables, and find out what provision actually looks like for children and staff. Katie is honest about the challenges, clear about the evidence, and passionate about the positive impact that the shift in the pedagogical approach has had for the children – in terms of attitudes, outcomes and attendance! If you're keen to understand more about meaningful and impactful continuous provision in KS1, then this episode is not to be missed!

People in this episode

Guest: Katy Smith

Topics covered

• Continuous Provision
• KS1
• Purposeful Learning
• Play
• Pedagogical Approach
• Engagement

Keywords

• Continuous Provision
• KS1
• play-based learning
• education
• child engagement
• pedagogy
• classroom changes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brookfield Primary School

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