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It's vital for settings to have practical storage systems accessible to adults and children - and well-chosen containers can also be used to promote learning In any setting, storage presents a challenge, but in settings without dedicated premises, practitioners need to be particularly creative to make less onerous the daily routine of packing up resources. However, good storage systems can improve the provision on offer as well as speeding up the packing process.

In any setting, storage presents a challenge, but in settings without dedicated premises, practitioners need to be particularly creative to make less onerous the daily routine of packing up resources. However, good storage systems can improve the provision on offer as well as speeding up the packing process.

Storage equipment does not have to be expensive and selections of boxes and trolleys are available from most DIY stores. Containers that serve a dual purpose (for storing equipment and presenting resources to children) are especially practical.

For example, store dough-modelling tools in shallow stacking boxes with templates on the lids, so that when needed, practitioners have only to put the tools on the templates and place the lid in the centre of a table for the children to use.

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