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

Why a breath of fresh air matters in school

01 December 2021 By Leitz UK Marketing Team

After many months of virtual learning, UK pupils are nearing the completion of the first full term back in the classroom with their peers and teachers, engaging with their education in person. Most schools have adopted new safety protocols to protect students and staff since September, but there is a large threat looming unnoticed and untreated that threatens the health of these groups daily.
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Five reasons to make a DIY Christmas jumper

30 November 2021 By Heidi Winter, Communications Assistant at YPO

The most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner, and nothing screams ‘IT’S CHRISTMASSS’ more than getting into a festive, cosy jumper. Here are five reasons to have a go at making your own this year.
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Hanukkah activities for early years

23 November 2021 By The YPO Team

Hanukkah or Chanukah means “dedication” in Hebrew, and the Jewish holiday, also known as The Festival of Lights, represents joy and celebrates one of the greatest miracles in Jewish history. We’ve got some activities to help you teach little ones about Hanukkah and celebrate. But first, here’s the story of Hanukkah that you can use for story time…
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Meet Franki from the energy procurement team

16 November 2021 By Franki Harvey - Further Competition Co-ordinator of Energy at YPO

Franki Harvey joined YPO in 2019 and is now a Further Competition Co-ordinator for Energy in the procurement services team.
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Big savings on sourcing your supply teachers

11 November 2021 By Tom Harper – Commercial Agreement Specialist for Health and Education, Crown Commercial Service

The Supply Teachers and Temporary Staff agreement has saved schools over £1.5m in three years, and now we’ve partnered with YPO to help schools further. We’re working together to achieve savings with continued support and tailored solutions for your school.
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Bonfire Night activities for early years

03 November 2021 By The YPO Team

From fireworks to fire! Bring the excitement of Bonfire Night into your setting and help children gain an understanding of what this event is all about and what they can expect to see. Here's some activities you can take back to your setting for 5 November.
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The cycle of biomass energy

02 November 2021 By Sam Johnson - Assistant Category Buyer for Energy at YPO

Net zero 2050 is fast approaching, and individual ambitions to reduce carbon emissions are under the spotlight.
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Diwali activity ideas for early years

29 October 2021 By The YPO Team

Diwali, which is often referred to as the Festival of Lights, is the most important religious festival celebrated by followers of Hinduism. The Festival of Lights celebrates the Hindu New Year. It is a celebration of the victory of light over darkness and the triumph of good over evil. We’ve picked out some of our favourite activities to help your little ones learn about and celebrate Diwali. But first, here’s the story of Diwali that you can use for story time…
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Fun Halloween activities for early years

26 October 2021 By The YPO Team

From sensory and messy play to arts and crafts, we’ve got some exciting early years inspired activities for you to try all in the name of Halloween!
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A guide to data centre maintenance

25 October 2021 By Bailey Walker - Maintenance Support Manager at 2bm

Whether you’re operating a private or colocation facility, taking the appropriate steps to avoid a data centre outage should be amongst the highest priorities for all data centre managers – with maintenance at the very top of the list.
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