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 …
What's New this Term... 🌻Summer 2025🌻

May 6, 2025 -

We've put everything that's new at 2Simple in a handy blog for you to read at your leisure. Find improvements, updates and brand new releases across Purple Mash, Serial Mash, Python in Pieces, Striver, Dot Com Digital, Evidence Me and more!

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We've put everything that's new at 2Simple in a handy blog for you to read at …
Year 6 Project Ideas for After SATs

May 1, 2026 -

Looking for fun and meaningful Year 6 projects after SATs? Explore engaging end-of-term ideas to keep pupils learning and making memories.

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Looking for fun and meaningful Year 6 projects after SATs? Explore engaging end-of-term ideas to keep …
Case Study: Q3 Academy Tipton

Sept. 9, 2025 -

From Primary to GCSE: How Python in Pieces and Purple Mash are transforming computing outcomes

When Alexander Lyall, Head of Computing at Q3 Academy Tipton, sat down to analyse his department's assessment data, he saw something remarkable: his students were not only progressing in their programming skills, but they were doing so with increased confidence and enthusiasm. A key driver behind this success? Python in Pieces and Purple Mash, computing solutions from 2Simple.

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From Primary to GCSE: How Python in Pieces and Purple Mash are transforming computing outcomesWhen Alexander …
Celebrate the UEFA Women's Euros 2025

June 27, 2025 -

Get ready for a fantastic sporting summer as the UEFA Women’s European Championship 2025 takes place across Switzerland. Running from the 2nd to the 27th of July, the tournament will see 16 of the top European nations battle it out for the championship trophy.

There is sure to be a lot of interest in the tournament and it's a fantastic opportunity to bring football into the classroom with Purple Mash, and Striver.

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Get ready for a fantastic sporting summer as the UEFA Women’s European Championship 2025 takes place …