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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!

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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Why do we teach science?

19 September 2018 By Hester Binge - Education consultant and trainer, specialising in science and wellbeing

Why do we teach science? Ok so it’s on the national curriculum but we teach it because it helps us understand and connect to the world we inhabit. We have, at some point in our busy lives wondered about the world that surrounds us. Why does the sea come in and out? How do the trees know when to lose their leaves? How come we lose our sense of taste when we get a cold? That’s why science can be truly cross–curricular. It can be the language we use to access other learning. Many other subjects need science to help them be understood.
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Time management tips for teachers part 2

27 April 2018 By John Harrison - Learning and Development Business Partner at YPO

In the last edition, I shared some tips and advice around time management. Here’s part two that looks at more ways you can master your time – give it a go, you might find a technique that really works for you.
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Easy ways to take maths outside

26 April 2018 By Juliet Robertson - Education consultant, specialising in outdoor learning

To undertake maths work outside does not rely on expensive outdoor resources or the purchasing of a special kit.
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Your guide to the new PE and sports premium

03 April 2018 By John Healey, Category Buyer - Sports

What is the purpose of the physical education and school sport premium?
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