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Screen-free coding with Cooper the STEM Robot

19 June 2025 By Georgia Fisher - Supplier Marketing Officer at YPO

In today’s fast-evolving digital world, learning to code isn’t just for computer scientists—it’s a fundamental skill that encourages problem-solving, creativity, and logical thinking. With children being exposed to screens more than ever before, it’s essential to bring some hands-on learning into the classroom. Cooper the STEM Robot is the perfect screen-free coding companion.
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What is pickleball?

19 June 2025 By The YPO Team

You may have heard of the sport widely gaining popularity throughout the UK, but what actually is Pickleball?
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Supporting babies' transition to early years

16 June 2025 By Richard Knight - Development Manager at Early Years Alliance

Starting the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a significant milestone for young children, as they transition into a new nursery setting. Understanding that each child copes with change differently is essential for educators and families to work together in partnership, ensuring a supportive and seamless transition into an EYFS nursery setting.
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The Big School Meal Debate 2025 case study

11 June 2025 By The YPO Team

The UK school meal system faces several challenges that impact its overall effectiveness and operations, mainly due to the current cost of living crisis. These rising costs have led to tight budget constraints in the education sector, and this remains a substantial issue across UK schools. Tackling these challenges are necessary to ensure all students have access to nutritious, high-quality school meals.
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How SEN exercise books make a difference

06 June 2025 By The YPO Team

Children with learning differences like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or motor skill difficulties often benefit from modified resources. That's where SEN exercise books step in—designed to remove barriers, boost confidence, and make learning more accessible for every child.
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Nurturing physical development with outdoor play

06 June 2025 By Cosy Direct

We know that our littlest learners are some of the keenest explorers, especially when it comes to physical development. Doing so in a controlled environment is instrumental in helping them build confidence and essential gross motor skills as they move, climb and coordinate.
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The Hollow Nook by Community Playthings for SEN

04 June 2025 By Georgia Fisher - Supplier Marketing Officer at YPO

An effective calming corner is more than just a cosy book area or a carpeted spot – it's a sanctuary children can retreat to during overwhelming moments and can also facilitate children's learning through play.
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Top ten tips to help students with exam revision

29 May 2025 By The YPO Team

Exam season can be highly challenging and stressful for students, often resulting in students experiencing negative emotional responses like overwhelm and anxiety. To guide your students through exam revision, we have listed some strategic exam revision techniques that will definitely help them feel more prepared for this exam season.
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Fire services public order shields case study

08 May 2025 By The YPO Team

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFR) aim to continue providing our communities with sustainable, high-quality firefighting, rescue and preventative services. In order to achieve this, all staff must be able to easily acquire the necessary PPE and clothing required, including all types of shields.
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Fire services digitisation of systems case study

06 May 2025 By The YPO Team

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (the Authority) reached out to YPO as they aimed to incorporate digital infrastructure and systems into the workforce to enhance their performance and better provide communities with sustainable, high-quality firefighting, rescue and preventive services.
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