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Local community collaboratives are a great way to ease children's transition to school, says Rebecca Fisk
Joint winners - Tall Trees Kindergarten, Frome, Somerset and Norland Nursery, Bath
Girls consistently achieve better than the boys, but research suggests that the way to male attainment is to send them outdoors, says Sarah Ghahremani.
When deciding which resources to buy for shopping role play, choose products that children will instantly recognise, says Nicole Weinstein.
Try some innovative activities to consider shapes from all angles and dimensions, with language learning to match, from Sheila Ebbutt.
Anne O'Connor suggests ways of maximising the opportunities a large space offers while retaining the sense of security some children need by partitioning off smaller areas.
Use stories and games based on Santa Claus to talk about the value of giving and inspire creative learning opportunities in the run-up to Christmas, suggests Marianne Sargent.
Toys for the baby and toddler rooms are tried out by early years professionals who give their verdicts to Sue Hubberstey.
Eastfield Academy Nursery in Northampton got the children making aliens, a rocket and even the moon after noting their interest in space.By Claire Lowery
Joint winner: Holmsdale Manor Nursery Ibstock, Leicestershire