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We get asked all the time if schools still need to collect evidence of children’s learning. Our view has always been a resounding “Yes, absolutely!”. There is no doubt the introduction of new frameworks and methodologies created a narrative that collecting evidence was no longer needed. This message was received with open arms from early years practitioners who were fed up with the amount of time they were spending collecting evidence and assessment data. As a result many schools simply stopped collecting evidence because they believed that was the message coming from the experts. However, we have spoken to several schools that gave up collecting evidence and are now regretting the fact that they no longer have a collection of the exceptional practice and learners' magical moments; those experiences are lost forever.

Celebrate Fairtrade this fortnight with resources on Purple Mash.

Fairtrade Fortnight aims to put a spotlight on trade. When trade is fair it has the potential to improve the lives of the farmers and workers who grow our food and make the world a better place. This year's theme is Do it Fair - for People, for Planet and for Fair Pay.

This resource explores how the life of Anne Frank can be used to support pupils as they prepare to move to secondary school.

We're delighted to announce that Evidence Me has been awarded Highly Commended in the 'App' category for the Teach Primary Awards.

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.

Celebrate World Music Day with engaging music activities and resources from Purple Mash and School of Noise. Learn about the history of Make Music Day, its global impact, and how to bring the joy of music to your classroom. Discover hands-on workshops and tools to explore the science of sound.