Julian Grenier

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Some of what goes on in early childhood education and care… thoughts, debates, provocations, ideas and experiences.

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The myth about Ofsted, the DfE and early writing
June 8, 2026
An unhelpful myth has taken root in early years education: children should avoid writing altogether until they can spell simple words correctly and form all […]

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How should practitioners and leaders set about designing and implementing their curriculum in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The 2nd edition of this best selling book, co-edited with Caroline Vollans, is out now!

Written by experts in the field, this book provides clear, practical guidance on each of the 7 areas of learning and development in the revised (2025) EYFS.