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Even the littlest legs are going the extra mile for children.  Will you join them?

On Friday 7th June, nurseries and schools across the UK will be getting active and moving a mile in lots of different ways in aid of the NSPCC - see how you can get involved too!

The Women's Rugby World Cup takes place in England from 22nd August to 27th September 2025. With England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales taking part, it gives schools the perfect opportunity to teach rugby and for pupils to find out more about the countries participating.

Find out how Purple Mash's new Group Working feature helps schools makes limited devices go further, and classroom work more collaborative. Up to six pupils can work together on one activity, with each child's work saved individually. Perfect for busy classrooms and stretched school budgets.

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.

Teach your class about the role of Parliament during UK Parliament Week. Use Purple Mash resources to plan and host debates, research famous politicians and even build models of the Houses of Parliament. Perfect for Primary School pupils wanting to learn more about Parliament!