Dr Julian Grenier leads East London’s Early Years Stronger Practice Hub, A Brighter Start, and works part time for an educational charity. He supports educators and leaders to use research evidence to strengthen early years practice, with a focus on giving every child a fair start in life. Previously, he was headteacher of Sheringham Nursery School and Children’s Centre, a National Leader of Education, and Director of East London Research School. He was awarded a CBE for services to Early Years Education in 2022.