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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!

Looking after your employee's mental health

15 May 2023 By The YPO Team

Our mental health can suffer at any point in life, whether it's at home or at work. But raising awareness of the importance of our mental health at work is key to ensuring that our employees are listened to and valued in the workplace. In this blog, we aim to break the stigma surrounding mental health and who it affects.
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Don't let stress impact your success!

28 February 2023 By The YPO Team

It's been a crazy few years, (you just said, "it sure has!"). First, Brexit, followed by the global pandemic and now the cost-of-living crisis, which all have impacted and changed aspects of the way we work and live. Many employees continue to work remotely, which has benefited many but also caused many burnouts, needing more separation from work and home life.
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Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day

16 February 2023 By Simon Gamewell - Content Producer at TAP

We shouldn’t need a reason to be kind as it should just be the norm. However, in order to trigger a chain of gratitude, Random Acts of Kindness Day is celebrated in the UK and other places around the world on 17th February. Read TAP’s blog to find out more about practicing kindness in the classroom and beyond.
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How digital tools can help support mental health

10 February 2023

In recent times, the demand for mental health services has risen more than ever with over 1.2m young people on the NHS wait list for support. Schools are facing an unprecedented capacity crisis as they try to meet this rising demand in an effective and timely manner. Established agencies such as CAMHS are overloaded, meaning that teachers and school staff are now drowning under a wellbeing tsunami, and the tidal wave continues to grow.
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Mental wellbeing activities for the classroom

08 February 2023 By The YPO Team

6th to the 12th of February is Children’s Mental Health Week, and Pritt have put together a fun mental wellbeing booklet, focusing on activities to promote positive mental health and well-being! Read below to find our top mental wellbeing activities for the classroom.
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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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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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Stress management tips for teachers - Part two

18 July 2022 By The Learning and Development Team at YPO

In the last edition of Everything Curriculum magazine, we provided stress management tips focused on the area of mindset. In this blog post, we will focus on talking and taking action.
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How reading can boost your mental health

02 May 2022 By The YPO Team

Most of us have encountered feelings of stress or anxiety in some stage of our lives. A go-to activity for many is reading. Explore our blog post to learn more about how reading can boost your mental health.
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Time for an office spring clean?

14 April 2022 By Sam Watling - Project Manager at YPO

As we are entering spring and with national holidays looming, we’re reminded of the phrase (and timing for) a ‘spring clean’. The air is fresher, the days are longer, and the daffodils are back out in force.
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