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We are celebrating the work of the NHS and the dedication and hard work of all. One of the first pioneers of Nursing was Florence Nightingale who was born on the 12th May 1820, on the 200th anniversary of her birth, the work Florence Nightingale did resonates with us now more than ever. Florences ideas and actions changed nursing forever. In honour and in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the new hospital built in London was named the Nightingale Hospital. Florence made people realise that nursing is an important job and that hospitals needed to be clean to save lives.  These ideas still save peoples lives today. She was the first woman nurse and first woman to earn the order of merit in 1910

Brush up on the art curriculum and how 2Simple can help teachers create amazing art lessons for their pupils with fun and interactive activities and resources.

Created for teacher use, 2Challenge is a great quick-start tool for supporting learning engagement, promoting challenge, inspiring children and getting them thinking. The concept is based on key questions and options presented on cards.

National Author's Day is celebrated on 1st November each year. This year, celebrate our writer in residence, Ivor Baddiel, and find out more about his new book, Brainchild.

World Art Day is celebrated on 15th April, with the date being chosen to honour the birthday of Leonardo da Vinci. We have lots of fantastic resources inside Purple Mash to help celebrate art across your school on this day.