Touch Typing for Primary Schools with 2Type

March 12, 2026 -

Touch typing is an essential digital skill for children, so if you're looking for engaging touch typing games, activities and lessons for your Primary class, look no further! 2Type is an online tool with prebuilt activities and games which teach students how to type correctly on a QWERTY keyboard.

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Touch typing is an essential digital skill for children, so if you're looking for engaging touch …
Mash Partners: Yivo

May 12, 2025 -

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research is based in New York City and represents the single largest and most comprehensive collection of materials on East European Jewish civilization in the world. Dedicated to preserving the stories of Jewish life, much of their work focuses on the history and culture of East European Jewry - the ancestry of a significant number of Jewish people in the world today.

Click here to view the resources created with YIVO. We would love to see completed work so please share  on X  @2SimpleSoftware or @PurpleMash, or on Facebook @2SimpleUK using #Mash Partner

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The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research is based in New York City and represents the single …
Supporting SEND Children and Schools with Evidence Me

Aug. 1, 2024 -

How Evidence Me Supports SEND Pupils and Specialist Schools

A flexible assessment tool that empowers educators in SEND settings

Teachers in specialist settings face a unique set of challenges: capturing meaningful progress, tailoring learning frameworks, and communicating effectively with families. Evidence Me is a flexible SEND assessment tool designed to meet those needs - saving time while improving the quality of your tracking, reporting and planning.

Whether you're working in a PMLD school or an inclusive mainstream classroom, here are the key ways Evidence Me makes a difference.

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How Evidence Me Supports SEND Pupils and Specialist SchoolsA flexible assessment tool that empowers educators in …
How Purple Mash Helps Schools Meet the Challenges Highlighted in the DfE's Technology in Schools Survey 2024-25

Dec. 5, 2025 -

Discover how Purple Mash helps primary schools overcome challenges from the DfE's Technology in Schools Survey 2024–25, boosting staff confidence, digital skills, and learning outcomes.

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Discover how Purple Mash helps primary schools overcome challenges from the DfE's Technology in Schools Survey …
World Environment Day 2026: Activities and Resources for Schools

May 28, 2026 -

World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5th, is a global event organized by the United Nations to raise awareness about environmental issues. The theme for 2026 is #NowForClimate, focusing climate change. In this blog, we offer a variety of activities and resources to help schools participate in #NowForClimate.

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World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5th, is a global event organized by the United Nations …