Authors

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Julian Grenier

Dr Julian Grenier is the headteacher of Sheringham Nursery School and Children’s Centre. He co-leads the East London Research School. He is also the co-editor of Putting the EYFS Curriculum into Practice (2nd Edition). 

All articles by Julian Grenier
EYFS: the great play-based learning debate
The function of play in early years is always contentious, writes Julian Grenier, so it’s worth exploring the evidence carefully
Early Years
4 November 2024
EYFS: the great play-based learning debate
EYFS: what’s the right way to raise issues with parents?
As we reach the stage of the year where issues start to appear, Julian Grenier gives his tips on ensuring tricky early years talks with parents are handled sensitively
Early Years
10 October 2024
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Developing early language skills: 3 key research findings
As Ofsted releases a new research review of the prime areas of learning in EYFS, Julian Grenier draws out the main takeaways on developing early language
Early Years
8 September 2023
Developing early language skills: 3 key research findings
What does effective play look like?
Play is important for children’s development, but it isn’t always easy to define – or to support. Julian Grenier looks at how early years teachers can cultivate this crucial practice
Early Years
30 March 2023
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Adaptive teaching: how does it work in early years?
Differentiation still has a place in the EYFS classroom but adaptive teaching can help us to reset expectations, writes headteacher Julian Grenier
Early Years
17 March 2023
Adaptive teaching: how does it work in early years?
Early years reform: where are we now?
Many in the early years sector were unhappy with the changes in 2021 but a year or so on and desire, and energy for change, are in the air, writes Julian Grenier
Early Years
9 December 2022
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