Continuous Provision Planning

Whole-School Autumn Engagement Provision – Continuous Provision Framework

Inclusive planning for Pre-Formal through to Formal pathways with British Values and SMSC

This comprehensive planning document provides a whole-school continuous provision offer for the Autumn term, with a focus on engagement-based learning, democratic participation, and development of early communication, social skills and curiosity. The document includes structured Attention Autism guidance and a wide range of learning invitations that empower young people to explore through meaningful play. Provision is clearly aligned with British Values, SMSC, and the Engagement Model, ensuring fully inclusive access across complex SEND cohorts.

The planning supports engagement as the core driver of progress by enabling pupils to initiate learning, explore areas of interest and build early cognition, social interaction and problem-solving skills. Each area includes key vocabulary, staff modelling guidance, open-ended questioning prompts and expectations for evidence gathering, promoting consistent practice across classrooms.

What’s included

Attention Autism structure (Stages 1–4) with delivery expectations

Detailed Continuous Provision plans for:
• Maths Area
• Messy Play Area
• Mark-Making Area
• Reading Area
• Fine Motor Area
• Water Area
• Investigation Area
• Creative Area

Clear adult modelling guidance for every provision zone

Key questions to support communication, interaction and thinking

Extensive resource lists for easy classroom setup

Engagement levels (P1–P3) for tracking and differentiation

SMSC mapping linked to inclusive community values and emotional development

British Values vocabulary and coverage for democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect & tolerance

Opportunities for annotations and evidence capture

Curriculum and skill development

Sustained shared attention and turn-taking through staff modelling

Early reading and mark-making within real play environments

Fine and gross motor development using practical tools and materials

Communication development including vocabulary growth and AAC opportunities

Social play skills including cooperation, choice-making and independence

Curiosity-driven investigation and prediction

Mathematical thinking through sorting, patterning and counting

Emotional regulation supported by engaging sensory activities

Creative expression and confidence through a range of media

Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development embedded in everyday learning

Intended outcomes

By engaging in this provision, pupils will:

Develop meaningful attention and engagement in shared activities

Explore independently and express choices through preferred communication methods

Build foundational communication, cognition, social skills and independence

Demonstrate progress aligned to EHCP outcomes and the Engagement Model

Experience inclusive learning that reflects their interests, identity and wellbeing