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As part of National Volunteering Week, find out how your school can support The Children’s Book Project and help tackle book poverty across the UK. Learn why book ownership matters, explore simple ways to get involved through school book drives and Book Monsters, and see how your school community can help put more books into the hands of children who need them most. Just one small act of volunteering can inspire a lifelong love of reading.

Cycle to School Week 2026 is taking place from 5th to 9th October. This national initiative encourages pupils, parents, carers and staff to leave the car at home and choose a healthier, cheaper and more environmentally friendly way to travel.

Find ways of encouraging children and families to take part, as well as useful resources and fun activities to use in school, from Purple Mash.

Discover tips for getting children logged in to Purple Mash quickly - essential for saving time in lessons!

Been looking for a teacher planner? The much-loved Purple Mash Wall Planners are back for 2025–26! Packed with key dates and planning prompts, they’re landing in schools now – plus, there’s a free digital version for everyone to download. Get ready to plan in style!

Each month we will be highlighting a #MashoftheMonth. This will focus on a tool or application within Purple Mash 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!

December's Mash of the Month is 3D design tool 2Design and Make!