Blog

Discover practical tips for primary teachers on teaching online safety in line with government guidance. Explore the "Education for a Connected World" framework to equip your students with essential digital skills and knowledge.

Get ready for a fantastic sporting summer as the UEFA Women’s European Championship 2025 takes place across Switzerland. Running from the 2nd to the 27th of July, the tournament will see 16 of the top European nations battle it out for the championship trophy.

There is sure to be a lot of interest in the tournament and it's a fantastic opportunity to bring football into the classroom with Purple Mash, and Striver.

Mental Health Awareness week, hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, is an annual event when there is an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health. This year it takes place from 12th to 18th May and has the theme of 'Community'.

To support schools, with Mental Health Awareness Week, we have featured a range of resources from Purple Mash and free resources that relate to the theme, as well a handy guide to share with parents about how to support children's mental health at home.

Introducing a brand-new book from Purple Mash Publishing, written by Ivor Baddiel and Jonny Zucker: Brainchild! It's an exciting book for 10-15 year olds which explores the battle between good and evil, and the limits and ethics of medicine.

The World Health Organisation recognizes World Mental Health Day on 10th October every year. The aim of the day is to raise awareness of mental health and to drive positive change for everyone's wellbeing.

In this blog, we look at a selection of free resources and ideas from around the web that you can use to get involved, raise awareness, and contribute to the cause. Please feel free to share them.