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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.

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.

Each month we will be highlighting a #MashoftheMonth. This will focus on a tool or application within Purple Mash and how it can be used within the classroom to support learning across the curriculum. During the month, if you share how you have used #MashoftheMonth, you will then be entered into a draw to win a 2Simple Goody bag!

June's Mash of the Month is the Purple Mash AI Add-On!

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.

Teach your class about the role of Parliament during UK Parliament Week. Use Purple Mash resources to plan and host debates, research famous politicians and even build models of the Houses of Parliament. Perfect for Primary School pupils wanting to learn more about Parliament!