Setting up Purple Mash for the new academic year

July 13, 2026 -

As the new academic year approaches, we wanted to share with you some useful links we know will help you and your colleagues get started in 2026/27. In the post we'll cover account set up for Purple Mash admins, including data syncing and adding new classes; plus, we'll share useful tools and teacher resources to help you feel prepared at the start of the new year.

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As the new academic year approaches, we wanted to share with you some useful links we …
5 Reasons to Try Evidence Me in Your Classroom Today

June 27, 2025 -

Evidence Me isn’t just a classroom tool - it’s a powerful learning stories platform that streamlines record keeping, showcases real child progress, and creates shareable reports. Here’s why it deserves a spot in your teaching toolkit:

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Evidence Me isn’t just a classroom tool - it’s a powerful learning stories platform that streamlines …
Touch Typing for Primary Schools with 2Type

March 12, 2026 -

Touch typing is an essential digital skill for children, so if you're looking for engaging touch typing games, activities and lessons for your Primary class, look no further! 2Type is an online tool with prebuilt activities and games which teach students how to type correctly on a QWERTY keyboard.

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Touch typing is an essential digital skill for children, so if you're looking for engaging touch …
Walk to School Week 2022

April 29, 2022 -

Walk to School Week is one of our favourite weeks here at 2Simple. Starting on 17th May, the week gives everyone across the UK a chance to unite in the joy of fresh air and light exercise as we all walk to school.

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Walk to School Week is one of our favourite weeks here at 2Simple. Starting on 17th …
Python in Pieces - Q and A Part 1

July 22, 2025 -

Python in Pieces is an interactive coding environment, designed for Secondary Schools to enable teachers to confidently teach the Python language while fostering independent learning and giving hands-on experience for students.

In this blog we have hear from two of the developers of the program, where they discuss what Python in Pieces is, and how it supports computing in Secondary schools.

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Python in Pieces is an interactive coding environment, designed for Secondary Schools to enable teachers to …