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    Christmas science experiments for early years

    29 November 2023 By The YPO Team

    Bring magic into the classroom during the festive season with these colourful Christmas STEM activities. Enough to make the whole class go “Wow!”

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    Our top tips for a more sustainable Christmas

    28 November 2023 By The YPO Team

    Being that there are an estimated 6-10 million Christmas trees bought in the UK every year, it is difficult not to wonder where they all go when Christmas comes to an end. Read our latest blog for top tips on how to be more sustainable with Christmas trees.

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    Procurement Act 2023 - training announcement

    23 November 2023 By Raoul Robinson - Senior Legal and Compliance Manager at YPO

    Last week, the government announced its plans to provide training and development to support the public sector with the new rules and changes that will come with the new procurement regime in 2024.

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    22 November 2023 By The YPO Team

    Fill your classroom with Christmas sparkle this season! From paper baubles to Christmas tree art, these easy seasonal crafts are perfect for making personalised Christmas decorations, for home or the classroom.

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    Adapting your recruitment approach

    22 November 2023 By Jon Dilling - Head of Business Solutions – Sourcing at Penna

    When our clients approach us with their recruitment challenges, a common theme emerges: the struggle to attract candidates of the right calibre for their key roles.

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    Tips for cutting food costs

    15 November 2023 By The YPO Food and Catering Team

    Despite news articles reporting that inflation overall is reducing and the government is confident about achieving targets to halve inflation by the end of 2023 from its high of 10.7%, food costs still appear to be as high as ever, with very few opportunities to take advantage of falling prices.

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    Calling it quits on child vaping in your school

    06 November 2023 By The YPO Team

    As vaping becomes more prevalent, vape detectors can play an essential role in deterring vaping in schools and protecting children's long-term health.

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  • Six low cost autumn crafts for children

    30 October 2023 By YPO Team

    Inspired by the changes in nature and in the spirit of Halloween, we’ve got some low-cost autumn crafts you might like to try.

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    Removing the barriers to outdoor play

    27 October 2023 By The YPO Team

    Outdoor play provides fantastic opportunities for exciting open-ended learning and role play, but we understand that it’s not always easy and there are things you need to prepare for. Here’s some advice on how to tackle common barriers to exploring the great outdoors.

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  • Creating an outdoor learning environment with Cosy

    27 October 2023 By Cosy

    If you are looking for ideas on how to embrace the great outdoors in your school or early years setting, here are some great tips from Cosy on creating a safe and stimulating outdoor learning environment.

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