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 …
Remembrance Day

Nov. 4, 2025 -

Remembrance Day or Armistice Day is held on the 11th of November and marks the day that World War I ended at 11am on the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918. In this blog, we look at a range of resources from The Royal British Legion and Purple Mash that you can use in class to learn about this moving day.

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Remembrance Day or Armistice Day is held on the 11th of November and marks the day …
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 …