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The government’s plan to open thousands of new nursery classes in spare space in schools is ambitious but full of promise, writes Helen Pinnington

Prescriptive schemes may make teaching seem simpler, says Helen Pinnington, but they can disconnect staff from vital skills

Young children rarely have the opportunity to get bored any more, says Helen Pinnington, but we can create moments of curiosity to spark their imaginations

As schools struggle with ever-diminishing budgets, one early years lead shares the impact of a lack of funding on her pupils – and how her team are trying to combat it

More children are entering school needing support with language, says Helen Pinnington, but there are some simple changes you can make to help

Learning how to write your name is a crucial first skill, but what is the best way to help children get to grips with it? Helen Pinnington takes a look