Cycle to School Week for Primary Schools

Sept. 30, 2026 -

Cycle to School Week 2026 is taking place from 5th to 9th October. This national initiative encourages pupils, parents, carers and staff to leave the car at home and choose a healthier, cheaper and more environmentally friendly way to travel.

Find ways of encouraging children and families to take part, as well as useful resources and fun activities to use in school, from Purple Mash.

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Cycle to School Week 2026 is taking place from 5th to 9th October. This national initiative …
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 …
Purple Mash Games Design Competition 2022 Grand Final

June 8, 2022 -

The countdown is almost over. After receiving over 100 entries to the Purple Mash Games Design Competition, we're down to the last 8 schools, who are all set to compete in the Grand Final at Amazon's UK HQ on 15th June. Let's look at their games and meet the judges who will decide who will be crowned the 2022 Games Design Champion.

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The countdown is almost over. After receiving over 100 entries to the Purple Mash Games Design …
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 …
Festive Card Competition 2025 - Winners and Runners-Up

Dec. 8, 2025 -

The Purple Mash Festive Card Competition gave children the chance to design the official 2Simple festive card on any festive theme they wanted. In less than 3 weeks we received over 8,000 entries from schools worldwide across four age groups, and a school staff category. Thank you to everyone who took part. Now, after much deliberation, our elves have chosen the winners...

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The Purple Mash Festive Card Competition gave children the chance to design the official 2Simple festive …