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Effective school leadership relies on having the right tools and data to make informed decisions and plan for the future. 2Simple offers a comprehensive range of solutions designed to simplify the administrative workload, enhance data management, and support strategic decision-making. Find out more about 2Simple's user-friendly tools that allow school leaders to focus on what truly matters – improving educational outcomes and fostering a thriving school environment.

Looking for National Storytelling Week 2026 ideas? Discover teacher-friendly activities, Purple Mash Library books, resources for the theme 'Soundtrack your Story,' and inspiration for the National Year of Reading.

Find out everything that's new at 2Simple for the 2026/27 school year in this handy blog for you to read at your leisure. Included are improvements, updates and brand new releases for the whole of the last academic year.

20th March 2020, was the last day of school for many, as children, teachers and parents began a new way of learning at home. Schools have never been closed and many have remained open during holidays in order to support their local communities.

Schools that were Purple Mash subscribers began using it to support home learning and started to realise its potential as a fully cross curricular resource. Teachers have been contacting us to tell us about the engagement they have had from children and parents, the ease of use, safety features and the wide range of activities that they’re setting for their children.

Celebrate Shrove Tuesday by exploring the Christian story behind its origins, and introducing the season of Lent, or celebrate with pancake-themed activities from Purple Mash in your classroom.