How to Teach Computing in Primary Schools (even if you're not a specialist)

July 21, 2026 -

Teaching primary Computing can feel overwhelming, particularly if you're not a Computing specialist. From managing logins to teaching coding, online safety and digital literacy, many teachers are expected to deliver high-quality Computing lessons with limited subject knowledge. In this blog, Allen Tsui shares how Purple Mash helps teachers deliver engaging Computing lessons that build confidence, save time and improve outcomes for pupils.

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Teaching primary Computing can feel overwhelming, particularly if you're not a Computing specialist. From managing logins …
Enrichment Benchmarks: How Purple Mash Can Help Schools Build a Broader, Brighter Offer

Aug. 18, 2026 -

The new DfE enrichment framework sets out eight enrichment benchmarks to help schools and colleges in England review, strengthen and improve their offer, with a clear focus on access, breadth, communication, partnership, outcomes and continuous improvement. Explore the benchmarks for schools and discover how Purple Mash can help primary schools offer broad, inclusive and engaging enrichment opportunities.

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The new DfE enrichment framework sets out eight enrichment benchmarks to help schools and colleges in …
Teacher's Guide to the Curriculum Review and DfE Response

Nov. 20, 2025 -

Find out the important recommendations of the Curriculum Review for all subjects within UK Primary Schools, in an easy-to-read summary. Find resources from Purple Mash to help navigate the potential changes to the National Curriculum.

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Find out the important recommendations of the Curriculum Review for all subjects within UK Primary Schools, …
Run an easy after-school Coding Club with Mash Club

June 8, 2026 -

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.

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Save time and stress by using our Mash Club for your extra-curricular club. Mash Club is …
The Bett show series | Improvement Hub & Inspection Coach

March 21, 2022 -

The leading EdTech trade show in the UK is back and we’ll be there! Bett 2022 is a free event that is taking place from 23rd to 25th March 2022 at London Excel. Each day in the run up to #BETT2022 we will be showcasing one of our products that you can find out more about at the show. Today we take a closer look at self-evaluation and improvement planning app Inspection Coach & Improvement Hub.

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The leading EdTech trade show in the UK is back and we’ll be there! Bett 2022 …