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micro:bits can feel daunting, especially if computing isn’t your specialism. But they don't have to be!

In this blog, we’re busting the biggest micro:bit myths and showing you how our 8 brand-new projects make getting started genuinely simple. With step-by-step videos, clear code breakdowns and built-in classroom support, you’ll be up and running in no time - whether you’re a computing lead or giving it a go for the first time.

We are celebrating the work of the NHS and the dedication and hard work of all as we celebrate International Nurses Day. One of the first pioneers of Nursing was Florence Nightingale who was born on the 12th May 1820, on the 200th anniversary of her birth, the work Florence Nightingale did resonates with us now more than ever. Florence’s ideas and actions changed nursing forever.

Purple Mash is celebrating International Museum Day with a partnership with School of Noise, check out the new resources which link science and sound.

At 2Simple we want to help by raising awareness of International Literacy Day and the importance of young people gaining those valuable literacy and language skills that are needed throughout life.

Here we look at just some of the resources available within Purple Mash that can help young learners engage with literacy and enjoy it for life.

Save time and stress by using our Mash Club for your extra-curricular club. Mash Club is an after-school computing club aimed at KS2 students with three terms of 8 self-guided sessions, where your pupils will learn to code and blog.