Tips for parents: How to get your kids talking about the things that really interest them

Oct. 25, 2023 -

Sometimes kids (and adults) need a little help to open up and start talking. The Top 10s book series provides a great opportunity to have conversations with your kids about the things that really interest them. Crafting a topic for a Top 10s book is a great way to get started, and it can be about absolutely anything...

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Sometimes kids (and adults) need a little help to open up and start talking. The Top …
Encouraging Children to Read for Pleasure: Start with What They Love

Sept. 29, 2026 -

How can we encourage children to read more? During the National Year of Reading, discover how following children's interests can inspire a love of reading. Explore practical tips for teachers and parents, and find out how the Purple Mash Library helps children discover books they love at school and at home.

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How can we encourage children to read more? During the National Year of Reading, discover how …
How Know my School supports School Improvement

April 28, 2025 -

Know My School, developed by 2Simple, is a versatile school improvement platform that supports leadership teams in driving meaningful change. It offers an integrated suite of tools designed to streamline the processes of self-evaluation, development planning, and policy management - saving schools time while improving outcomes.

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Know My School, developed by 2Simple, is a versatile school improvement platform that supports leadership teams …
Purple Mash Library: your new reading resource

Jan. 7, 2026 -

The brand-new version of our online guided reading library Serial Mash is now live. There's a new look, improvements to existing functionality and lots more exciting new features to explore.

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The brand-new version of our online guided reading library Serial Mash is now live. There's a …
The Community - Capturing the views of parents

Dec. 8, 2022 -

Leadership coach and founder of Leading in the Now, Dan Edwards, looks at the important role that parents play in school improvement planning.

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Leadership coach and founder of Leading in the Now, Dan Edwards, looks at the important role …