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EYFS: 4 reasons to be optimistic about September
September will be tough for those in early years, but we have plenty of reasons to be positive about the post-coronavirus landscape, says Julian Grenier
10 July 2020
Why we need to take the positives from the EYFS reforms
They’re not perfect, but the early years foundation stage reforms have a number of positives for those working in the sector, says Julian Grenier
8 July 2020
The girl who reminded me of our children’s resilience
Head Julian Grenier says this crisis has brought the best out of the local community in a deprived area of London
22 May 2020
‘End the reading war - research shows phonics works’
It’s pointless to keep fighting over phonics, says Julian Grenier – we need to accept that it is here to stay
5 May 2020
3 tips for teaching maths in EYFS
How can we best teach maths in early years foundation stage? Julian Grenier gives his view
4 April 2020
Early years: When should we start teaching writing?
Expecting children to engage in writing when their communication skills are not developed is futile, says Julian Grenier
21 March 2020