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    14 August 2024 By Charlie Holland - Category Buyer for Highways at YPO

    Public bodies should now use the Common Assessment Standard for contractor pre-qualification, says Cabinet Office. Pre-qualification is a means of ensuring that any providers you use meet certain requirements around insurance, health & safety and other criteria.

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    07 August 2024 By The YPO Team

    Planning a study trip for the first time can be exciting and enriching for both teachers and students. It offers a unique opportunity to enhance classroom learning through real-world experiences. However, organising a study trip requires careful planning and consideration.

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    07 August 2024 By The YPO Team

    A staple in early years settings – the magnificent play tray. A versatile, open ended resource that you can use to create many different opportunities for your little learners to explore and interact with the world around them.

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    Top tips for a fun and engaging reading area

    07 August 2024 By The YPO Team

    The importance of separate reading environments can’t be underestimated when encouraging children to read more. Creating a comfortable and relaxing environment for children to read in can help encourage reading confidence and reading for enjoyment. Read our top tips on how to improve your reading areas and keep your class interested all year round.

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    The urban forest school

    19 July 2024 By Beeches Park Childrens Day Nursery

    Forest school experiences aren't just for those of us in the countryside. Even in built up cities and towns, nature is all around. This is where urban forest schools come in!

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    Manual handling and working at height

    15 July 2024 By The YPO Team

    Adhering to health and safety regulations is extremely important in schools and public-sector environments. Following the right practices and using the right tools for tasks like decorating a classroom, moving heavy supplies, or accessing hard-to-reach areas, is a must.

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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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