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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!

10 tips for enabling early handwriting

13 July 2023 By Nicola Parker - Category Buyer for Early Years at YPO

In this article, our early years buyer Nicola provides her top tips for supporting children as they start developing their early handwriting skills.
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A closer look at the benefits of football

13 July 2023 By The YPO Team

The FIFA Women's World Cup is set to kick off on the 20th of July in Australia. Now more than ever, it's a great time to get more children, especially young girls, interested in football. The Women's Euro cup, won by England in 2022, helped to massively increase the visibility of the sport to new audiences. Read on to find out our top benefits of teaching football in schools.
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Empowering the next generation

22 June 2023 By The HR Team at YPO

In the field of the public sector, nurturing the potential of young minds is not just an ambition but a crucial responsibility.
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The benefits of switching to eco-friendly products

22 May 2023 By edding & Holly McDermott

By using eco-friendly products, we can help reduce pollution and conserve natural resources. Read on to find out our top benefits of switching to eco-friendly products in the classroom and beyond.
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Raising readers in the wake of the pandemic

17 May 2023 By Andrea Quincey & Oxford University Press

In 2022, research by the National Literacy Trust revealed that fewer than half (47.8%) of children aged 8 to 18 said they enjoyed reading for pleasure. This is the lowest figure recorded since 2005. We know how vital reading for pleasure is when it comes to children’s outcomes; it is the single biggest indicator of a child’s future success according to OECD/Pisa research.
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Developing essential skills through P.E

17 May 2023 By The YPO Team

Physical education (P.E.) is an essential part of the core curriculum in primary schools. It provides children with opportunities to develop physical, social and emotional skills that are vital for their overall development. Through P.E., children acquire fundamental movement skills, enhance their fitness levels and learn to work collaboratively with their peers.
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Spring plant and bug hunting

17 May 2023 By Eduk8 Worldwide

Spring is a time of great change. The world around us is exploding with new smells, colours and sounds. During spring, there is more to discover and see each day. As we leave winter behind us, it’s a perfect time to take some activities outside and celebrate the arrival of spring!
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Our 5 must haves for your outdoor classroom

17 May 2023

An outdoor classroom is a real must for any EYFS setting - but sometimes setting one up and getting it learning ready can be a bit daunting. Here we’re sharing our top 5 types of products to include in your outdoor provision to make sure it’s set up perfectly for your little learners to explore.
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The ultimate guide to Rocketbook

17 May 2023 By The YPO Team

The Rocketbook is designed for every classroom, office, and personal mission. The Rocketbook is a reusable pen and paper notebook that connects to your favourite cloud services so that you can instantly transfer your written notes to your digital device.
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Seven ways to make your Pritt Sticks go further

10 May 2023 By The YPO Team

There’s three weeks of term left, and you’ve got nothing but four Pritt Sticks and a bit of willpower to get you and your 30 children through that big craft project coming up. You plead with the powers that be to get some brand new ones, but the budget’s all gone for the term. Do you know the feeling?
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