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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!

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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Smart software in catering management

19 September 2025 By The YPO Team

Resilient caterers are cutting waste with smarter inventory tools, using automated menu planning to manage costs, streamlining admin through automation, and tracking compliance with real-time dashboards.
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How to safely navigate Windows 10's end of life

18 September 2025 By The YPO Team

This is a challenge for many businesses who are still running Windows 10 now – particularly large public sector organisations – because you’ll soon no longer receive support from Microsoft. If you’re responsible for managing the IT infrastructure and associated compliance risks across your network, now’s the critical time to make sure you don’t get left behind.
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Public sector potential adult skills training

15 September 2025 By The YPO Team

In the UK public sector, the demand for skilled, adaptable teams has never been greater. From local government to emergency services, health, and education, continuous learning is the key to delivering high-quality services and meeting evolving community needs.
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YPO training DPS: Adult skills fund utilisation

12 September 2025 By The YPO Team

The YPO Training 999 DPS facilitates a streamlined procurement process for public sector bodies, enabling them to access a wide range of training services. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has used this framework to upskill residents and meet local demands.
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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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YPO's back to school checklist 2025

21 August 2025 By The YPO Team

We've put together a complete back to school checklist for 2025 covering stationery, art supplies, uniform and other essentials students will need.
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Man oh man! The decline of men in early years

12 August 2025 By Jordan Tully - Managing Director at Toots Day Nursery Group

Jordan Tully explores the ongoing decline of male representation in early years education, despite recent progress. He urges the sector to move beyond awareness and into meaningful action — challenging stereotypes, promoting inclusive hiring, and highlighting the importance of gender diversity for children's overall development.
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Unlocking AI and automation in the civil service

04 August 2025 By The YPO Team

Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are revolutionising the ways in which everyday people live and work. Already, AI initiatives are being rolled out at a startling pace ‒ to fast-track patient diagnoses in NHS trusts, for example, or drive value and efficiency across the civil service.
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St Helen's delivers quality public sector catering

31 July 2025 By The YPO Team

St. Helen's council have worked with YPO to procure their food, drink and catering services. Amidst growing economic pressures and rising costs, St Helen's strives to deliver high-quality catering services while maintaining government standards.
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