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AI is being used by teachers more than ever before - while many of us are curious about the benefits, there is still some apprehension about how to ensure it's being used safely and responsibly.

That's why we're very excited about the Purple Mash AI Add-On: a simple, safe way to use AI inside the trusted Purple Mash platform.

Python in Pieces is an interactive coding environment, designed for Secondary Schools to enable teachers to confidently teach the Python language while fostering independent learning and giving hands-on experience for students.

In this blog we have hear from two of the developers of the program, where they discuss what Python in Pieces is, and how it supports computing in Secondary schools.

School budgets are tight, so it’s understandable that many schools turn to free computing resources and schemes. But when you look beyond the upfront cost, what else are you getting – or missing out on?

From teacher workload and curriculum progression to support, security and digital tools, here’s why investing in a computing scheme could offer greater value in the long run.

Go All In for reading reading in 2026 with the National Year of Reading and Purple Mash. Find practical classroom ideas, key dates and events, and how Purple Mash supports reading in primary schools.

We're going to be at BETT 2023, and we can't wait to have simply the BEsTT time with you, showing you all our products have to offer!