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Why metacognition matters in the early years
Play helps young children to develop crucial self-regulation skills – but some will need extra support to get there, says Julian Grenier
Early Years
4 March 2022
Metacogniation, early, years, learning
Why 30 hours’ free childcare should apply to all
Every child deserves the best start in life: so why, Julian Grenier asks, is early years funding rigged against the most disadvantaged?
Early Years
21 January 2022
Why 30-hours free childcare should apply to all
Why we’re facing an exodus of early years staff 
Early years teachers are under more pressure than ever, and unless things change, we will lose many of them in 2022, writes Julian Grenier
Early Years
26 November 2021
EYFS: Why we need high-quality CPD
Improving the quality of early education will be good for all children, especially those who are disadvantaged, writes Julian Grenier
Early Years
29 October 2021
EYFS: Why we need to ditch the phrase ‘on track’
Achieving a good level of development in the early years matters but relentless tracking is damaging for everyone, writes Julian Grenier
24 September 2021
Back to school: 5 tips for new early years teachers
Whether you’re an NQT or a teacher moving into the early years for the first time, there’s a lot to get to grips with, writes Julian Grenier
1 September 2021