Dr Julian Grenier CBE

Senior Content and Engagement Manager for Early Years, Education Endowment Foundation

Julian joined the EEF in 2024. Before joining the EEF, Julian was the headteacher of Sheringham Nursery School and Children’s Centre in Newham, East London. During this time, he also led East London Research School. Julian has also been Ofsted's early education lead, and senior early years adviser in Tower Hamlets. He is a trustee of the charity Thrive at Five. He has written several best-selling books about early education and care.

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1 Main programme

Keynote: Evidence-based practice: Harnessing research to drive children's progress

With a renewed emphasis on achieving key outcomes by the end of Reception and enhanced support through the Early Years Pupil Premium, how can we guarantee that every child gets the best start to their educational journey? Moreover, how can we ensure that all children, not just those who achieve a 'Good Level of Development,' reap the long-term educational, economic, and health benefits? Julian Grenier will explore how research evidence can empower teachers and early years educators to tackle these challenges. Evidence-informed practice can guide us towards more effective approaches and warn us against methods which may not be worth our time or effort.