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The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10th October every year. The aim of the day is to raise awareness of mental health and to drive positive change for everyone's wellbeing.

In this blog, we look at a selection of free resources and ideas from around the web that you can use to get involved, raise awareness, and contribute to the cause. Please feel free to share them.

Fundraising Studio in Purple Mash is a simple way for schools to raise money by turning pupils’ digital artwork into real printed products, like tea towels, that families can buy. It’s quick to set up, easy to run, and links directly to learning in the classroom. At St John’s Primary, where funding is tight, this made an immediate difference.

Read all about their fundraising success and how they raised over £250 for their school!

Get parents engaged with their child's learning with the Parent Portal, a safe and secure space where they can see their child's work, feedback and activity on Purple Mash.

The experiences of Covid-19 inspired dramatherapist, Talya Bruck, to publish a series of stories for children. Here is how she did it, and why!

We're thrilled to announce that Python in Pieces has won an Educational Resources Award (ERA) in the Secondary Resource or Equipment – ICT category!

Although we have always been proud of how well Python in Pieces supports schools with transitioning students from block code to text-based coding, it's fantastic to have this recognised by ERA's panel of judges.