St Michael's Continuous Provision

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St Michael's Continuous Provision We are a primary school in a village in North Wiltshire running continuous provision in KS1.

Fine motor skills in reception every day
15/10/2026

Fine motor skills in reception every day

Do we have to choose between play and progress? We’ve seen lots of posts recently from teachers who are feeling the pres...
13/10/2026

Do we have to choose between play and progress?

We’ve seen lots of posts recently from teachers who are feeling the pressure to reduce continuous provision after half term, or who are being encouraged to move towards more ‘formal’ learning.

At St Michael’s, we firmly believe that children shouldn’t have to sacrifice their right to play in order to make progress. Our approach to continuous provision allows children to develop independence, deepen their understanding, practise and apply new skills and, most importantly, remain curious and engaged learners.

And we know it works!

**Come and see for yourself at our Continuous Provision Showcase this November!**

Handwriting provision…. You don’t always need a pen or pencil or to be sitting at a table….
12/10/2026

Handwriting provision…. You don’t always need a pen or pencil or to be sitting at a table….

Year 2 busy time following our Geography teach on the polar regions…
11/10/2026

Year 2 busy time following our Geography teach on the polar regions…

Or….insert your own word here… hamster, broken leg….
10/10/2026

Or….insert your own word here… hamster, broken leg….

Love a garlic press!
09/10/2026

Love a garlic press!

Great team work and negotiation as well as physical development whilst creating this obstacle course!
27/09/2026

Great team work and negotiation as well as physical development whilst creating this obstacle course!

Why do we write on vertical surfaces in Reception?Shoulder stability - working vertically encourages children to use the...
26/09/2026

Why do we write on vertical surfaces in Reception?

Shoulder stability - working vertically encourages children to use the larger muscles of the shoulder and arm, building the stability needed for later fine motor control.

Wrist and hand control - the vertical position can encourage a more stable wrist position and support the development of controlled movements.

Postural strength - standing, reaching and working at different heights gives children opportunities to develop core, shoulder and upper-body strength.

And perhaps most importantly… it makes mark-making fun!

Come and see our children in action - there are still some spaces in early October…

Making the most of this amazing weather with water courses!
25/09/2026

Making the most of this amazing weather with water courses!

Research from the The LEGO Foundation and the World Economic Forum highlights that success will be shaped not just by wh...
29/04/2026

Research from the The LEGO Foundation and the World Economic Forum highlights that success will be shaped not just by what children know, but by skills like creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, adaptability and emotional intelligence.
These “future-ready” skills are nurtured through play, exploration and child-led learning every day in school.

Address

Back Lane
Aldbourne
SN82BP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441672540434

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