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

How coding benefits pupils' cognitive development

18 September 2024 By The YPO Team

National Coding Week is here, running from September 16 to 22. This is an excellent time for teachers to help students become immersed in the world of tech, programming, and digital creativity! Learning code encourages many STEM capabilities such as problem-solving, critical thinking and creative thinking.
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PSHE craft activities

10 July 2024 By The YPO Team

We know how much children enjoy getting involved in a craft activity. Why not use them to cover PSHE at the same time? It’s a great way of getting them to open up and express their feelings, which is something that is more important than ever in the current times. Here are a couple of suggested activities from our curriculum buyer Rachael.
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What does it mean to be green?

05 April 2024 By Educational Advantage

With a government-led push towards greater environmental and climate inclusion into the national curriculum, the need to protect and understand the complexities of our planet has never been more important.
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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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Helping children understand fractions with Numicon

09 March 2023 By Rebecca Holland - Independent Educational Consultant

The Numicon approach develops key mathematical ideas and vocabulary, supporting children to develop a deep understanding. Find out more about using Numicon for fractions in our latest blog.
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Teaching in a post-covid world

19 December 2022

Covid19 has brought huge effects on our world. None more so than in the education provisions and schools across the country.
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Understanding our world

25 November 2022 By Oliver Wright - SLT Segment Manager at Twinkl

Our world can be a confusing and bewildering place. At times we all get overwhelmed and feel the need for a greater level of understanding. Whether you’re a new child in reception, a ‘big kid’ in year five, a new teacher or leader, or one of the most experienced education professionals, everyone has moments where they doubt themselves.
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The other side of war

19 July 2022 By Cath Chell & Learn Well

War is a big topic for us grown-ups to understand and deal with, so it’s not surprising that we find it hard to decide what we should or shouldn’t say to young children.
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