The Writing Framework: What it Means for Teachers

July 17, 2025 -

Explore what the 2024 Government Writing Framework means for you and your primary school. See how Purple Mash can support you with the Writing Framework recommendations from in EYFS to Year 6, including phonics, spelling, handwriting, grammar and composition.

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Explore what the 2024 Government Writing Framework means for you and your primary school. See how …
October's Mash of the Month: 2Calculate

Oct. 8, 2024 -

Each month we will be highlighting a #MashoftheMonth, this will focus on a tool or application and how it can be used within the classroom to support learning across the curriculum. During the month, if you share how you have used #MashoftheMonth, you will then be entered into a draw to win a 2Simple Goody Bag!

The Mash of the Month for October is 2Calculate, the Purple Mash tool that teaches children how to use spreadsheets.

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Each month we will be highlighting a #MashoftheMonth, this will focus on a tool or application …
Teach Primary Award Winners

Nov. 9, 2022 -

We're delighted to announce that Evidence Me has won a Teach Primary Award in the 'App' category!

Although we have always been proud of how well Evidence Me supports schools with their observation and assessment needs, it's fantastic to have this recognised by Teach Primary's panel of primary experts.

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We're delighted to announce that Evidence Me has won a Teach Primary Award in the 'App' …
8,000 ways to fund your school tech for free!

June 6, 2024 -

Would you believe your school community’s online shopping can help fund computing resources?

It’s hard to believe, but it’s true, thanks to our latest partner - easyfundraising.

We’ve partnered to offer our schools a free, easy, and sustainable way to fund the computing curriculum, giving more children access to vital skills and technical knowledge.

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Would you believe your school community’s online shopping can help fund computing resources?It’s hard to believe, …
Python in Pieces

June 16, 2020 -

Python in Pieces is an interactive coding environment, designed to build student and teacher confidence in the text-based coding language of Python. With the ability to easily translate from block-code to Python, in BOTH directions, meaning that students quickly become empowered to progress from the expectations of KS2 through to KS3. We visited Caroline Chisholm School (before Lockdown) to see Python in Pieces in action.

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Python in Pieces is an interactive coding environment, designed to build student and teacher confidence in …