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Keep up to date with the latest news and views in the YPO Blog

We'll be blogging every few days about various topics, so come back soon to see more!

How my daughter taught me about recycling

25 September 2019 By Linsey Boyle- Early Years Campaign Manager at YPO

My name is Linsey, I am one of the campaign managers here at YPO and I have recently been developing one of our newest early years resources - the Little Learners magazine! For this I am continuously inspired by my 5 year old daughter.
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How to keep cyber safe in school

25 September 2019 By Sarah Sesum- ICT Category Manager at YPO

Our world is technologically advanced and anything and everything is at our fingertips. In the classroom today we see teachers using technology helping with lesson plans, information and research as well as being the very basis of how they teach. Here are all the data security tips we can offer you to ensure that your school and all its new online data is as safe as it can possibly be.
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Why is mathematical fluency important?

07 June 2019 By Polly Church - Eastpoint Ltd

The National Curriculum aims for pupils to ‘become fluent in the basics of mathematics. This should be done through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex maths problems, so that pupils develop understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately.
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Top tips for practical science lessons

15 May 2019 By Debbie Roberts – International education consultant, author and trainer

Schools are under a great deal of pressure to invest in an array of new curricula and programmes of study. At the same time budget constraints impact negatively on the provision for practical subjects such as science. Exam boards are assessing students on specified practical investigations, where students have a hands-on experience. In my experience most schools and academies are preparing for this by ‘practicing’ these from as early as year 7. This is an expensive strategy to ensure that students get the best grade possible in assessments.
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Encouraging active lifestyles in and out of school

11 March 2019 By Jo-Anne Town - Early Years and PE Leader, Gooseacre Primary Academy

There is strong evidence that regular physical activity is associated with numerous health benefits for children. The UK chief medical officers recommend that all children and young people should engage in moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity for at least 60 minutes every day.
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Stress management tips

19 February 2019 By John Harrison - Learning and Development Business Partner, YPO

According to the 2018 Education Support Partnership Teacher Wellbeing Index, 67% of education professionals describe themselves as stressed. Let me start out by saying, although this article is written in a light way, I do understand the impact prolonged stress can have, and I can speak from personal experience on the significant impact acute stress has had on my own mental health. This article is designed to provide a range of practical solutions that could support people with managing stress.
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Top tips for parent communications

12 February 2019 By Fiona Jukes, PR and Communications Manager - YPO

Teachers tell us that one of the most challenging parts of their role can be around relationships with parents. One way we can develop relationships is through clear and regular communication. YPO’s PR and Communications Manager Fiona Jukes, shares some top tips for effective Communications.
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Stay active during the winter months

22 November 2018 By Gemma Maw, Category Buyer for Sports and SEN

As we come into the long, dark and cold winter days it is very easy to want to just hibernate on the sofa under a warm cosy blanket, watch television or play video games. Staying active over the winter months is important to keep children’s fitness and activity levels high which further helps to instil healthy habits.
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Making connections in art, craft and design

26 October 2018 By Susan Coles - Creativity, arts and educational consultant and artist

One of the best things about teaching art, craft and design is that there is so much choice. It is also important to remember that we teach art AND craft AND design and that a successful art curriculum will involve all of these. We should build assessment through four different skills.
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Diary of a head teacher

19 September 2018 By Sash Hamidi - Head teacher, Priestmead Primary School

We're pleased to welcome Sash Hamidi from Priestmead Primary School, who gives an insight into cross-curricular learning in his school.
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