Jan Dubiel

Jan is a highly respected member of The Education People, bringing decades of experience, insight, and passion to the field of early childhood education. With a career spanning classroom teaching, national leadership, and international consultancy, Jan plays a key role in shaping and supporting high-quality early years provision across a wide range of settings.

Throughout his career, Jan has held positions as a Nursery, Reception, and Year 1 teacher, senior leader, consultant, and adviser. He has led national work on the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile with the QCA and served as Head of National and International Development at Early Excellence. Most recently, he was Director of Early Years for AISL Harrow International Schools and Bilingual Kindergartens, strengthening early years practice on a global scale.

Recognised both nationally and internationally, Jan has developed a strong reputation as a keynote speaker, trainer, and writer. His contributions to early education have been acknowledged by the Times Educational Supplement, who named him one of the ten most influential people in British education. He is the author of Effective Assessment in the EYFS (SAGE, 2014) and continues to contribute to policy and practice through his writing and consultancy.

Jan is passionate about ensuring that young children experience the highest quality education from the very start. He is committed to supporting educators with clarity, confidence, and inspiration—helping them build strong foundations for lifelong learning.

How Jan can help:

• Keynote speaking and bespoke workshops
• EYFS support
• EAL/Bilingualism specific training and guidance