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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!

Celebrating Chinese New Year with arts and crafts

14 January 2026 By The YPO Team

Full of bright and lively celebrations, Chinese New Year 2026 is just around the corner. Help your youngsters understand the importance of discovering Chinese culture and mythology as well as bringing good luck into the new year!
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World Book Day costume ideas for teachers

05 December 2025 By The YPO Team

World Book Day is widely celebrated by schools every year. It's an excellent time for children and teachers to dress up as their favourite book characters and show off their style! But what if you're not a typical bookworm? Or do you love so many different book characters you can't pick who to dress up as? We've got you covered!
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Glow and light play in early years education

03 December 2025 By The YPO Team

This blog explores how glow and light resources enhance EYFS learning and development by supporting sensory development, emotional regulation, imaginative play, STEM skills, and fine motor growth, with practical activity ideas for teachers.
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Supporting teacher wellbeing with loyalty rewards

02 December 2025 By The YPO Team

YPO supports teacher well-being and mental health through its loyalty rewards scheme, giving back over £19.5 million since 2011. Teachers can redeem vouchers for classroom essentials, wellbeing items, and creative tools - helping educators feel valued and appreciated while easing budget.
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Why every school needs a sustainability lead

10 November 2025 By The YPO Team

From 2025, all education settings in England are required to appoint a Sustainability Lead and develop a Climate Action Plan (CAP). This marks a significant shift in the role of education in responding to the current climate crisis and embedding sustainability into school life.
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Strengthening safeguarding through apprenticeships

03 November 2025 By The YPO Team

YPO’s Level 3 Safeguarding Support Officer apprenticeship empowers education staff to strengthen safeguarding practice, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and build safer, more inclusive learning environments. With flexible learning, expert tutor support, and real-world application, this programme helps professionals become confident safeguarding advocates while continuing in their current roles.
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The benefits of eLearning over in-person training

28 October 2025 By The YPO Team

eLearning offers a cost-effective, scalable, and flexible alternative to traditional in-person training for public sector and education organisations. It enhances accessibility, supports sustainability goals, and ensures consistent delivery across teams. With measurable outcomes and easier procurement, eLearning empowers professionals to up-skill efficiently while maximising value for money.
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Martyn's Law: What you need to know

06 October 2025 By The YPO Team

With a tiered approach and continual support from the Security Industry Authority (SIA), public sector bodies must begin planning now for potential terrorist threats to ensure compliance by April 2027, including risk assessments and emergency response procedures. Larger venues may need physical security upgrades, while smaller sites can focus on staff training and procedural planning.
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Andrea & Michelle: Volunteering case study

22 September 2025 By Ashley Wilkins - PR and Communications Officer for Public Sector at YPO

Yesterday Andrea Smith, Executive Director, and Michelle Walker, Head of Procurement Services and Supply Solutions, utilised their volunteering leave at Town Fields Community Group's National Play Day. Andrea has shared her experience below.
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Montessori: A hands-on learning approach

09 September 2025 By Georgia Fisher - Supplier Marketing Officer at YPO

Having been used for decades, Montessori is popular in today’s nurseries, classrooms, and homes due to its flexibility, emphasis on putting the child at the centre of learning, and individualisation of education. Montessori is based on the idea that children all have their own specific needs and should be provided with learning materials to suit their individual learning pace.
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