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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!

Understanding non-commodity costs

03 April 2024 By Sam Johnson - Energy Officer at YPO

When you receive your monthly gas and electricity bills, you may wonder what exactly contributes to the overall cost of the amount you pay.
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Phase out of fluorescent lamps: Are you ready?

25 July 2023 By Louise Hardcastle - Category Buyer for Buildings at YPO

In recent years, there has been a significant global shift towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, with governments implementing various regulations to reduce hazardous materials and promote the use of safer alternatives.
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Protecting the future: How schools can save water

13 March 2023 By Caitlin Allport - Marketing Executive at Wave

It’s easy to take our water resources for granted, but in as little as 25 years, we could be facing shortages in several parts of the UK. No one is going to be more impacted by this than our younger generations, so it’s vital we start thinking about way we use water today.
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The single-use plastic ban explained

26 January 2023 By The YPO Team

Find out more about the single-use plastic ban, coming into force in October 2023.
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Understanding our world

25 November 2022 By Oliver Wright - SLT Segment Manager at Twinkl

Our world can be a confusing and bewildering place. At times we all get overwhelmed and feel the need for a greater level of understanding. Whether you’re a new child in reception, a ‘big kid’ in year five, a new teacher or leader, or one of the most experienced education professionals, everyone has moments where they doubt themselves.
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Tips to consider while writing your specification

20 July 2022 By The YPO Team

Specifications can be both straightforward or complex, depending on the needs. A successful procurement outcome often depends on the specification being an accurate statement of your needs. This blog will explain all you need to know.
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Five things you should know about Singapore Maths

17 May 2022 By The YPO Team

Maths Mastery, or Singapore Maths as it’s more commonly known, was first seen in UK schools in 2014. The term, originally coined in the US, describes an approach developed in Singapore, using a three-step learning process.
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Your updated guide to the PE and Sport Premium

26 April 2021 By Matthew Hancock - Assistant Category Buyer for Curriculum at YPO

With the PE and Sport Premium funding continuing until the end of the current academic year in England, we’ve provided an updated guide to help answer any questions you may have.
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How to procure consultancy services – the YPO way

18 July 2019 By James Bridgland - Managing Partner at Consultancy+

Consultancy and professional services spend has long been a challenges across the Public Sector for a number of organisations. Issues ranging from how to classify and procure consultancy through to what best value looks like and how to protect the business from risk.
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Changes to the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation

26 March 2018

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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