How to Teach Computing in Primary Schools (even if you're not a specialist)

July 21, 2026 -

Teaching primary Computing can feel overwhelming, particularly if you're not a Computing specialist. From managing logins to teaching coding, online safety and digital literacy, many teachers are expected to deliver high-quality Computing lessons with limited subject knowledge. In this blog, Allen Tsui shares how Purple Mash helps teachers deliver engaging Computing lessons that build confidence, save time and improve outcomes for pupils.

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Teaching primary Computing can feel overwhelming, particularly if you're not a Computing specialist. From managing logins …
Teacher's Guide to the Curriculum Review and DfE Response

Nov. 20, 2025 -

Find out the important recommendations of the Curriculum Review for all subjects within UK Primary Schools, in an easy-to-read summary. Find resources from Purple Mash to help navigate the potential changes to the National Curriculum.

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Find out the important recommendations of the Curriculum Review for all subjects within UK Primary Schools, …
Go All In with the National Year of Reading

Jan. 8, 2026 -

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.

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Go All In for reading reading in 2026 with the National Year of Reading and Purple …
Celebrate European Day of Languages with Purple Mash

Sept. 14, 2026 -

European Day of Languages is celebrated on 26th September each year. Here, we highlight how Purple Mash can be used in a range of ways to promote language teaching and celebrate European Day of Languages in schools.

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European Day of Languages is celebrated on 26th September each year. Here, we highlight how Purple …
Run an easy after-school Coding Club with Mash Club

June 8, 2026 -

Save time and stress by using our Mash Club for your extra-curricular club. Mash Club is an after-school computing club aimed at KS2 students with three terms of 8 self-guided sessions, where your pupils will learn to code and blog.

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Save time and stress by using our Mash Club for your extra-curricular club. Mash Club is …