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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.

It’s never too early to start spreading the festive cheer, and that's why we're thrilled to announce that our annual Purple Mash Festive Card Competition is open - it's time to put on your creative Santa hat and join the fun!

Design a festive card about what the festive season means to you using 2Paint a Picture and you could win 50 cards with your design on as well as a £20 voucher and lots more goodies...

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.

Find out how Purple Mash's new Group Working feature helps schools makes limited devices go further, and classroom work more collaborative. Up to six pupils can work together on one activity, with each child's work saved individually. Perfect for busy classrooms and stretched school budgets.

Looking for fun and creative fundraising ideas for your school? From themed dress-up days to community events, there are plenty of ways to bring pupils, staff and families together for a good cause. In this blog, we explore fundraising inspiration for primary schools, including how Lewannick School used its Purple Day fundraiser to make a difference.