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Universal Continuous Provision Pack | Preschool (3–4 Years)

January 18, 2026 Stuart Murphy

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Universal Continuous Provision Pack — Preschool (3–4 Years)

Year-round guidance for high-quality, play-rich EYFS provision

A comprehensive curriculum and pedagogy document for confident Preschool practice

Download components of our ‘Continuous Provision Pack’ Below:

  • Construction Area ⋙ DOCX 📝 | PDF 📄

  • Small World Area ⋙ DOCX 📝 | PDF 📄

  • Role-Play Area ⋙ DOCX 📝 | PDF 📄

  • Writing / Mark-Making Area ⋙ DOCX 📝 | PDF 📄

  • Maths Area ⋙ DOCX 📝 | PDF 📄

  • Creative Area (Art & Making) ⋙ DOCX 📝 | PDF 📄

  • Investigation / STEM / Discovery Area ⋙ DOCX 📝 | PDF 📄

  • Book Corner / Reading Den ⋙ DOCX 📝 | PDF 📄

  • Fine Motor Station ⋙ DOCX 📝 | PDF 📄

  • Water Area ⋙ DOCX 📝 | PDF 📄

  • Sand Area ⋙ DOCX 📝 | PDF 📄

  • Snack Area / Independence Station ⋙ DOCX 📝 | PDF 📄

  • Outdoor Provision Core Zones

    • Physical Play & Gross Motor Development Zone ⋙ DOCX 📝 | PDF 📄

    • Nature Area & Exploration Zone ⋙ DOCX 📝 | PDF 📄

    • Outdoor Mark-Making Zone ⋙ DOCX 📝 | PDF 📄

    • Outdoor Mathematical Thinking Zone ⋙ DOCX 📝 | PDF 📄

    • Mud Kitchen / Messy Investigation Zone ⋙ DOCX 📝 | PDF 📄

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Updated: January 2026

 
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