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Python in Pieces is an interactive coding environment, designed to build student and teacher confidence in the text-based coding language of Python. With the ability to easily translate from block-code to Python, in BOTH directions, meaning that students quickly become empowered to progress from the expectations of KS2 through to KS3. We visited Caroline Chisholm School (before Lockdown) to see Python in Pieces in action.

"Remember, remember the Fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot..." Bonfire Night is celebrated on the 5th of November and marks the anniversary of the discovery of a plot organised by Catholic conspirators to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London in 1605. Find out more in this blog and explore the resources on Purple Mash about this important day in history.

Sometimes kids (and adults) need a little help to open up and start talking. The Top 10s book series provides a great opportunity to have conversations with your kids about the things that really interest them. Crafting a topic for a Top 10s book is a great way to get started, and it can be about absolutely anything...

Use Purple Mash to develop confidence in coding, for both you and your pupils. Explore how it meets the National Curriculum objectives and download a free Coding with Confidence pack.

Check out what 2Simple has to offer to complement and add to your English lessons, including a whole-school Spelling Scheme of Work, Guided Reading resources and our English Leader's Toolkit.