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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!

Changes to the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation

26 March 2018 By Steve Sefton, Category Buyer - Energy

New Government legislation has been passed in relation to changes to the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) as part of its strategy to promote renewable transport fuels. Our category buyer for Energy Steve Sefton, explains which fuels are affected, what will change and how this will affect prices.
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Meet the Buyer - Carmen Emmerson

26 March 2018 By Carmen Emmerson, Category Buyer - Energy

Carmen joined YPO four and a half years ago and is a category buyer for Energy in the Procurement Services team.
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Meet the Category Manager - Sarah Sesum

21 March 2018 By Sarah Sesum, Category Manager - Technology and Communications

Sarah Sesum joined YPO 11 years ago and is now the category manager for Technology and Communications in the Procurement Services team.
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Top tips for creating engaging physical education

15 March 2018 By Sue Wilkinson and Eileen Marchant, Association for Physical Education

We all know and recognise that a healthy body gives rise to a healthy mind. There’s now a wealth of knowledge and evidence providing the connectivity between activity, emotional wellbeing and improved academic achievement.
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The SQ and essential subcontractors

14 March 2018 By Beth Lord, Contracts Officer

In September 2016 the Cabinet Office along with Crown Commercial Service issued a PPN stating the introduction of a new supplier selection questionnaire, aptly named “Standard Selection Questionnaire (SQ)” which was to be implemented immediately.
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Top 10 saving tips on classroom stationery

07 March 2018 By Melanie Godley, Buyer - Stationery

You don’t need me to point out how tight school’s budgets are at the moment - but there are some quick things you can do to help save money.
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Emergency response equipment is snow joke

06 March 2018 By Jonathan Carr, Assistant Category Buyer - Emergency Services and Blue Light

As the ‘Beast from the East’ gripped and caused chaos throughout the UK, it’s important at such a time, to remember the increased strain that is inherently forced upon the emergency services.
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Easter craft ideas

06 March 2018 By Heather Millard, Campaign Manager

Let your children experiment with marbling inks with these lovely Easter themed activities.
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Make your Easter egg hunt more egg-citing

02 March 2018 By Tara Charlesworth, Buyer - Arts and Crafts

Children love taking part in Easter egg hunts! Not only are they fun, they’re great for teaching a wide range of skills.
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Six steps to imaginative play in early years

01 March 2018 By Jasmin Hayes, Bigjigs Toys

Children as young as 12 months can begin experimenting with imaginative play, but what does it really mean for the little ones?
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