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Messy and sensory play in early years

15 July 2024 By Cosy Direct

Mud, glorious mud! Nothing beats messy play and sensory play in an early years setting. We love outdoor play at Cosy and want to share that love through some easy to set up, exciting activities for your little ones. Without further ado, let's get messy!
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From lip service to real EDI change

12 July 2024 By Penna Team

Is your commitment to diversity and inclusion real? Let’s find out. Doing something just because everyone else is doing it is, to be blunt, pointless and can actually end up doing more harm than good to the very communities you imply you are supporting. It’s not just about responding to external pressures; it’s about having a deep-seated understanding and commitment to addressing systemic inequalities.
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Understanding standing charges

10 July 2024 By Sam Johnson - Energy Officer at YPO

Energy is a complex world and to add further fuel to the fire we have ‘another’ element of our bill to confuse matters … Standing Charges! These charges are often overlooked yet is a pivotal component that make up your final bill. Understanding these charges is crucial for your organization when you are aiming to manage and reduce your energy expenses.
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Embracing outdoor learning with limited space

10 July 2024 By Millhouse

Outdoor play in early years has many benefits, including developing social skills, connecting with the living environment and promoting physical wellbeing. But how do settings deliver these opportunities and embrace outdoor learning when space is at a premium? It's all about being clever with the space that you have got! Here are five activities that will allow you to embrace the outdoors in your setting without taking up all of your space...
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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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Breaking barriers to increase social mobility

04 July 2024 By Lauren Cunningham - Client Director – Early Careers & Campus at AMS

All evidence suggests that disadvantaged students in the UK have a harder time getting onto the career ladder. It’s therefore no surprise that early career leaders, in both the private and public sector, are increasingly putting social mobility at the top of their strategic agenda.
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Supply teachers and temporary staffing

27 June 2024 By The YPO Team

We understand the struggles schools face when finding the right supply teacher. We’re here to help you make the most of our Department of Education-approved framework, which will make supply teacher and temporary staffing a breeze.
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How to build a sensory room for sensory play

27 June 2024 By The YPO Team

Sensory play is a great way for children to learn to interact with the world by using their senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. Find out how to build a sensory room in your classroom.
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MSME Day and opportunities for further advancement

26 June 2024 By The YPO Team

As a procurement organisation, we are proud that 70% of our suppliers on YPO frameworks are MSME’s. However, we understand that the process of public sector procurement can be complex and overwhelming for MSME businesses. Through our partnership with Go4Growth, we are committed to increasing the number of MSME-sized businesses tendering for government contracts, resulting in social value and savings for public sector organisations.
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Top tips for an eco-friendly classroom

26 June 2024 By The YPO Team

Here are some useful tips to implement in the classroom to encourage children to be more environmentally conscious.
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