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YPO supplies products and services to schools and early years settings across the UK - everything from pens, exercise books and arts and crafts, to furniture, sports equipment and everything in between. As well as our products, we go over and above to help you in the classroom with resources such as lesson plans, and share advice and top tips through our blogs. We run lots of fun competitions and giveaways so there's no excuse to not get involved!

Fancy winning an arts and crafts bundle worth ยฃ648? ๐ŸŽจTo celebrate the latest issue of Little Learners, weโ€™re giving one ...
29/05/2026

Fancy winning an arts and crafts bundle worth ยฃ648? ๐ŸŽจ

To celebrate the latest issue of Little Learners, weโ€™re giving one lucky winner the chance to win a fantastic bundle of creative resources for their early years setting, including paints, pencils, chalk, craft supplies and a Millhouse art easel.

Little Learners is our free early years magazine, packed with practical activity ideas, classroom inspiration and simple ways to support learning through creativity, play, movement and exploration.

Subscribe for free and youโ€™ll automatically be entered into this competition, plus future Little Learners competitions too.

Competition closes 31 July 2026.

Subscribe now ๐Ÿ’œ
https://bit.ly/4dHukdK

Earlier this month, our team joined school leaders, academies and trusts at Schools & Academies Show in London to share ...
27/05/2026

Earlier this month, our team joined school leaders, academies and trusts at Schools & Academies Show in London to share practical ways schools can manage rising costs through smarter procurement choices.

From everyday education essentials and new furniture ranges to our SEND offering, the team showcased just some of the ways YPO supports schools from Early Years through to Secondary.

Read the article here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/4uXZ8Og

26/05/2026

FIVE DAYS TO GO๐Ÿ’œ

This year, YPO will be recruiting 10 apprentices across areas of the business including supply chain, sales, finance, HR, IT, marketing and the warehouse. Applications are now open and will close 31/05/2026.

Head over to our website to find out more about apprenticeships and a link to our vacancies ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/40Gw3Kf

Weโ€™re launching YPOโ€™s first dedicated early years event in the North ๐Ÿ’œEarly Years Up North will take place on 18 Septemb...
25/05/2026

Weโ€™re launching YPOโ€™s first dedicated early years event in the North ๐Ÿ’œ

Early Years Up North will take place on 18 September at WX Wakefield Exchange, West Yorkshire, and weโ€™re already a little bit excited about this one.

You can expect:

๐Ÿ’ฌ Expert and peer advice
๐Ÿง  Practical insight on overcoming challenges and change
๐ŸŽจ Hands-on time with the latest innovative early years products
๐Ÿค A chance to connect with others who understand the sector

Register your interest here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/4wKr1eg

By registering, youโ€™ll receive full event details and priority access to secure your tickets ahead of general release.

Little Learners new issue is out now ๐Ÿ’œOur free early years magazine is packed with practical ideas to help nurseries, re...
23/05/2026

Little Learners new issue is out now ๐Ÿ’œ

Our free early years magazine is packed with practical ideas to help nurseries, reception classes, childminders and early years settings bring more creativity, movement, stories and play into everyday learning.

Inside the latest issue, youโ€™ll find low cost activity ideas, seasonal crafts, outdoor learning inspiration and simple ways to support little learners as they explore, create and express themselves.

And to celebrate the launch, weโ€™re giving you the chance to WIN an arts and crafts bundle worth ยฃ648 ๐ŸŽจโœจ

Subscribe to Little Learners for free and youโ€™ll be automatically entered into this competition, plus future Little Learners competitions too.

Subscribe today ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/4dHukdK



You have until 31/05/2026 to apply for one of YPOโ€™s 10 apprenticeship vacancies. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธThis years apprenticeships are across...
22/05/2026

You have until 31/05/2026 to apply for one of YPOโ€™s 10 apprenticeship vacancies. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ

This years apprenticeships are across areas of the business including IT, marketing, procurement and our warehouse.

Scroll through our page to look at this years roles and to watch a video of one of our previous apprentices.

Alternatively head starlight to our website to apply ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/40Gw3Kf

The picture below is of apprentices that joined YPO in 2025, you all liked it that much when we posted it to announce our apprenticeships that we decided to repost it ๐Ÿ˜

A huge well done to our YPO colleagues who completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge in support of the NSPCC ๐Ÿ’šOn Sat...
22/05/2026

A huge well done to our YPO colleagues who completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge in support of the NSPCC ๐Ÿ’š

On Saturday 9 May, three teams took on the 24-mile route across the Yorkshire Dales, summiting Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough to help raise ยฃ19,000 for YPOโ€™s corporate charity partner.

The NSPCC is a charity close to our hearts, working to prevent child abuse and neglect, and supporting young people as they rebuild their lives.

Since our partnership began, YPO has raised ยฃ114,000 for the NSPCC, and this latest challenge is another brilliant example of colleagues giving their time, energy and aching legs to support an important cause.

A massive thank you to everyone who took part, donated and supported the teams along the way.
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/42OUQNi

21/05/2026

You only have 10 days left to apply for most of our apprenticeship vacancies ๐Ÿ’œ

This year, YPO is recruiting apprentices across different areas of the business, with opportunities including:

๐Ÿ’ผ Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner Apprentice, Level 4
๐Ÿ“‹ Procurement and Supply Assistant Apprentice, Level 3
๐Ÿข Procurement and Supply Assistant Apprentice, Level 3, Facilities Management Team
๐Ÿ’ป Software Tester Apprentice, Level 4
๐Ÿ“ฆ Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprentice, Level 2
๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Information Communications Technician Apprentice, Level 3
๐Ÿ“ฑ Marketing Executive Apprentice, Level 4
๐Ÿ” Cyber Security Technologist Apprentice, Level 4

Our apprenticeships are a brilliant way to gain hands-on experience, learn from experienced colleagues and build a career while working towards a recognised qualification.

Applications close 31/05/2026

Apply here ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/40Gw3Kf

20/05/2026

Dande-bee boards for Little Learners ๐Ÿ

A simple spring and summer craft thatโ€™s perfect for World Bee Day, outdoor learning or a sunny afternoon in your setting ๐ŸŒผ

Use a piece of old cardboard, draw your bee, then add yellow stripes and white wings using paint or colouring pens. Make small holes where the yellow stripes are, then head outside with your little learners to collect a few dandelions.

Children can thread the dandelions through the holes to create the beeโ€™s fuzzy yellow stripes.

This activity is a lovely way to support:
๐ŸŒผ Fine motor skills
๐Ÿ Mark making
๐ŸŽจ Creative confidence
๐ŸŒฟ Outdoor learning
๐Ÿ’ฌ Conversations about bees, flowers and the world around us

Youโ€™ll need:
๐ŸŒผ Dandelions
๐Ÿ“ฆ Cardboard
๐ŸŽจ YPO Ready Mixed Paint in white and yellow
๐Ÿ–Š๏ธ YPO Broad Tip Colouring Pens

This activity is taken from Little Learners, our free early years magazine packed with low cost activity ideas, classroom inspiration and simple ways to support learning through movement, play and creativity.

Subscribe to Little Learners for more early years activity ideas like this, new issue out NOW ๐Ÿ’œ

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/49ftGml

19/05/2026

Lovely to catch up with our friends at YPO!

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