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We know it seems a little early to start thinking about Autumn.... but it's always good to be prepared, right?

We'll be attending the CST Annual Conference on 15 & 16th October, down in Birmingham. If you're already attending, why not swing by our stand? Our Sales Team would love to say hello!

Be honest... how many times did you swipe between these photos?

Because we've lost count.

This school hall floor has seen years of assemblies, PE lessons, performances and school events. But after some care, attention and a lot of hard work, it's ready to welcome pupils back once again. There's something incredibly satisfying about seeing a space restored to its former glory.

A huge well done to our NYES Cleaning colleagues for bringing this floor back to life!

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐘𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠

Last week, NYES Catering held their Area Supervisors' Development Day. It was fantastic to welcome so many members of the team from across the business for a day of learning, collaboration and development.

The day focused on service excellence, legislative updates, business priorities and training developments. The team also explored key areas for supporting and strengthening our catering services as we prepare for the new academic term.

One of the highlights of the day was the 'Cooking with Kath' session, where the team created a range of delicious dishes, put their catering skills into practice and learned some new techniques along the way.... After which, everyone was more than happy to sample the results and enjoy a well-earned lunch together!

The team also came together for a celebratory photograph to mark their success at the Public Sector Awards back in April.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to another successful Development Day!

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦

We know the summer holidays have only just begun, but now is the perfect time to secure your place on our autumn training events and conferences. Booking ahead means you can head into September feeling organised, prepared, and with something to look forward to in your diary!

Coming up this autumn...

Schools Safeguarding Conference 2026: Belonging Matters
📍 6th October 2026
https://orlo.uk/Schools_Safeguarding_Conference_T3Ehg

Finance and Admin Conference – Autumn 2026
📍 14th October 2026
https://orlo.uk/Finance_and_Admin_Conference_AUJaH

Annual Governance Conference: Leading Through Change
📍 16th October 2026
https://orlo.uk/Annual_Governance_Conference_nAlC3

NYES Connect: Understanding Benedict’s Law
📍 22nd October 2026
https://orlo.uk/NYES_Connect_WsR6R

Book your place via the links above and join your colleagues from across the sector, we'll see you there! 👋

NYES Connect: Understanding Benedict’s Law NYES Connect offers short, free sessions designed to provide practical insights and clear guidance on key topics affecting schools across North Yorkshire and beyond.This upcoming NYES Connect webinar

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!

Before you lock the doors for the final time this academic year, we have pulled together a handy checklist to ensure all your school buildings are safe, secure and energy efficient during the summer closure.
Take a look here ➡️ https://nyes.info/Article/190894

We would like to thank all our services for their hard work and support over the last academic year!

And to all our customers... we hope you have a fantastic summer break! ☀️

We will be here, ready and waiting, to welcome you back in the Autumn Term!

𝐍𝐘𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰!

Today, our very own Kath Breckon took to the Game Stage at the Great Yorkshire Show, showcasing the creativity, quality, and innovation behind NYES Catering.

On the menu were some incredible dishes, including:
Great Yorkshire Smoky Pulled Venison Wrap with Proper Gravy – a Yorkshire classic with a modern twist.
Sticky Yorkshire Venison Bao with pickled vegetables and garlic drizzle.
Spiced Game Taco with citrus-fennel slaw and curried mayo.

Later in the day, Kath took to the Main Stage, where she showcased the following dishes:
The Yorkshire Dog – a caramelised Yorkshire cheddar bun with harissa ketchup and citrus mustard.
Hot Honey Glazed Salmon Taco with mango slaw.
Spiced Beef Kofta Flatbread topped with crispy chickpeas and a garlic & coriander drizzle.

During the cooking demonstrations, Kath shared expert tips on reducing food waste, making smart recipe swaps, creating on-trend dishes from scratch, and getting the very best from every ingredient.

Speaking about the day, Kath said:
"It is an honour to be asked to showcase what we do in the public sector, especially around education catering. "

What a fantastic showcase of local ingredients, sustainable cooking, and the innovation used in creating the dishes being served in our NYES Catering schools!

𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭’𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐰: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬

The government has now concluded the long-awaited results of its consultation, ‘Supporting pupils with medical conditions at school’ and published the new statutory guidance, ‘Allergy Safety in Schools’.

The campaign that has led to this law being put in place has been driven by the family of Benedict Blythe, who was five years old when he tragically died from anaphylaxis at school in 2021.

What does this mean for your school? From September 2026 schools in England must:
✅ Have a whole-school allergy policy
✅ Provide allergy awareness training for all staff
✅ Stock spare adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) for emergency use for any child or adult experiencing symptoms of anaphylaxis
✅ Put Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs) in place for pupils with allergies.

In the below article, we break down this new guidance into its key sections, helping you clearly understand what is required of your school or education setting to ensure your staff are confident, informed and compliant ➡️ https://nyes.info/Article/190826

𝐈𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?

In busy education settings, conflict can sometimes feel unavoidable. High expectations, tight deadlines and emotionally demanding roles can all create pressure points between colleagues.

When tensions are left unresolved, they can build into unhealthy conflict that damages relationships, undermines morale and disrupts the wider organisation.

Research from the CIPD estimates that workplace conflict costs UK organisations £28.5 billion every year, through factors such as stress, sickness absence, resignations and damaged working relationships.

That's why more schools are turning to mediation as a constructive and effective way to resolve conflict. For school leaders and HR professionals looking for practical ways to address workplace conflict, mediation can be a powerful, and often underused, solution.

Learn more about the benefits of mediation and find out how NYES Human Resources can support your school with their professional mediation services ➡️

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𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 - 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞?

We are pleased to share this free webinar from School Food People which will provide a clear overview of the upcoming national changes to Free School Meal eligibility coming into effect in the next academic year.

This session will cover the expansion of FSM eligibility to all pupils from households receiving Universal Credit, the end of transitional protections, and the introduction of new FSM categories linked to Pupil Premium funding.

Aimed at all Headteachers, School Business Managers and senior school leaders, this webinar is taking place on 10th July, from 15:30-16:15

Sign up here ➡️

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𝐈𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭'𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐰?

We are here to help. Our next NYES Connect webinar will be delivered by Karen Breckon, our Training and Compliance Manager at NYES Catering and Alana Miles, our Senior Training and Learning officer. Together, they will be exploring what current the legislation and statutory guidance mean in practice for schools.

The webinar will cover essential requirements around food allergen awareness, safe food provision, and the management of anaphylaxis, alongside wider responsibilities linked to safeguarding, staff awareness, and compliance. It will also outline the training schools need to have in place to ensure staff are equipped to respond effectively and consistently.

Date: 22nd October
Time: 14:00-14:30
Venue: Microsoft Teams
Price: FREE

We recommend booking your place soon, this is not one to be missed!

Book Here ➡️ https://nyes.info/Event/302276