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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!

Unlocking potential through DfE sports funding

30 July 2025 By The YPO Team

The Department for Education (DfE) has officially announced that primary PE and sport premium funding will continue for the academic year 2025/26. This will help every child have access to equipment that is suitable for their needs.
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Supplying healthy balanced school meals

30 July 2025 By The YPO Team

The vital thing is feeding children a healthy, nutritious, and balanced meal in our primary and secondary schools. These meals fuel students to focus on their studies and are crucial for children who experience food insufficiency.
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Emily's work experience at YPO

29 July 2025 By Ashley Wilkins - PR and Communications Officer for Public Sector at YPO

As part of her BSc in Marketing Communications with Advertising at Sheffield Hallam University, Emily Goodwin recently completed a week of work experience with the Marketing and Communications team at YPO.
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Toddler tuff tray activities to engage young minds

23 July 2025 By The YPO Team

Ah, the magnificent tuff tray! One of the most open-ended and hands-on resources that breathes so much life into early years settings. As well as being so versatile, tuff trays open the door to endless learning opportunities for toddlers that spark curiosity, encourage exploration, stimulate the senses, and ignite imagination.
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Express yourself: Talking tips for toddlers

22 July 2025 By The YPO Team

During the toddler stage, providing a language-rich environment is crucial. Participating in activities that encourage communication is key in this early stage of life when brain development is occurring at a high rate. Here are five practical ways to support our toddlers as they become confident communicators.
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Winter maintenance with comprehensive solutions

16 July 2025 By The YPO Team

Winter brings a unique set of challenges and opportunities, and we're here to help you navigate them all with ease. From winter gritting and snow clearance to adding a festive touch to your celebrations, our winter solutions cover everything you need.
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Empowering caterers with technology case study

03 July 2025 By The YPO Team

Rising costs of food, labour, and catering supplies are straining existing tight budgets. At the same time, expectations around allergen safety, sustainability, and compliance continue to grow in the catering industry. Civica provides an effective solution, offering smart, cloud-based catering management and cashless software to help public sector caterers deliver vital services, safely, sustainably, and on a scale.
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Improving reading with coloured overlays

01 July 2025 By Georgia Fisher - Supplier Marketing Officer at YPO

For many students, reading is more than decoding letters—it's a cognitive workout impacted by how the brain processes visual information. This is especially true for individuals with dyslexia or Irlen Syndrome, who may experience visual distortions that turn reading into a source of frustration. That's where reading overlays, also known as dyslexia coloured overlays, come into play.
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Ensuring security and efficiency through audits

30 June 2025 By The YPO Team

In today's fast-paced and highly monitored environment, public sector organisations and local councils face demands to demonstrate efficiency, manage risks, and combat fraud. In this blog, we will delve into three essential internal audit components - Value for Money audits, risk management and anti-fraud solutions, helping the public sector overcome these challenges.
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Designing nurturing baby rooms for nurseries

26 June 2025 By The YPO Team

Designing a baby room in a nursery isn’t just about creating a visually appealing space — it’s about building a calm, safe and nurturing environment that supports the unique needs of babies during a critical stage of their development.
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