Why is collecting evidence of attainment so important

March 18, 2024 -

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.

Evidence Me - Early Years Blog
We get asked all the time if schools still need to collect evidence of children’s learning. …
Take a look at the Computing Leader's Toolkit!

Jan. 2, 2024 -

The Computing Leader's Toolkit gives you all the tools you need to establish excellence in computing at your school, in one place. It's packed full of practical documents that no school should be without. Whether you're a new computing lead, or more experienced and looking to take your computing curriculum to the next level, you're sure to find what you need right here.

Free download!
The Computing Leader's Toolkit gives you all the tools you need to establish excellence in computing …
Purple Mash Library Summer Reading Challenge: The Great Library Getaway

July 8, 2026 -

With the school year being in its final term and the summer holidays approaching, The Great Library Getaway offers an exciting opportunity to keep the reading momentum going! Teachers - imagine your students embarking on a literary adventure filled with captivating stories, interactive activities, and a world of imagination, all from the comfort of their homes or even away on holiday!

Great Library Getaway blog image
With the school year being in its final term and the summer holidays approaching, The Great …
Classroom Activities for World Space Week

Sept. 18, 2026 -

World Space Week is a UN-declared celebration of space held annually from 4th to 10th October. This year's theme is 'Rocket Revolution'. There are lots of Space resources within Purple Mash, Serial Mash and Python in Pieces that you can use to inspire children throughout the week, to infinity and beyond!

World Space Week
World Space Week is a UN-declared celebration of space held annually from 4th to 10th October. …