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Why we need to recognise the power of teacher expectations
Research shows that teacher belief in a child’s abilities can act like ‘rocket fuel’ for those growing up in poor communities, so staff must take conscious steps to challenge deficit narratives, says Julian Grenier
Early Years
4 July 2022
Why we need to update story time
Whole-class story time is still very popular in schools, but research shows that sharing a story in small groups of three or four children is much more beneficial for language development, says Julian Grenier
Early Years
6 June 2022
Why the early years progress check matters
Too often, the information provided by the progress check is rarely considered by teachers in nursery or Reception classes, warns Julian Grenier, as he argues for change
Early Years
26 May 2022
SEND assessment in EYFS needs to change: here’s the alternative
Age-related assessment bands simply don’t work for children with SEND, says Julian Grenier: instead, we need to use a structured process of formative assessment
Early Years
8 April 2022
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
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
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