Approaches to planning need to be reconsidered, especially in the light of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted inspections, says Helen Bromley.

When people ask me what I miss most about being in the classroom, my answer, apart from saying how much I miss the children, is planning. Needless to say, most people find this surprising. However, I used to find planning exciting. To me, it was about finding the most stimulating ways to engage children in the learning process, and I used to find sharing ideas, gathering resources and the problem-solving aspect of it an enjoyable part of the job.

I can honestly say that I never saw it as a chore, or something to be endured. Ultimately, I saw it as my role to plan for all the children to succeed, and for all of them to be included in the most imaginative and enjoyable ways possible.

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