Classroom Activities for World Space Week

Sept. 24, 2025 -

World Space Week is a UN-declared celebration of space held annually from 4th to 10th October. This year's theme is 'Living in Space'. There are lots of Space resources within Purple Mash, Serial Mash and Python in Pieces that you can use to inspire children throughout the week, to infinity and beyond!

World Space Week
World Space Week is a UN-declared celebration of space held annually from 4th to 10th October. …
Join us at a Purple Mash Roadshow!

April 17, 2026 -

Find out all about our Purple Mash Roadshow events, designed to boost your primary computing teaching with hands-on CPD, practical classroom ideas, and expert guidance. Discover tools, connect with educators, and explore the latest innovations in a supportive, collaborative setting.

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Find out all about our Purple Mash Roadshow events, designed to boost your primary computing teaching …
How Purple Mash Supports Schools in Meeting the Government Digital and Technology Standards

Sept. 17, 2025 -

The Government's Digital and Technology Standards are guidelines that aim to support your school in using the right digital infrastructure and technology, leading to safer, more cost-efficient practices and new learning opportunities for students. Discover how Purple Mash supports schools in meeting these standards in this blog.

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The Government's Digital and Technology Standards are guidelines that aim to support your school in using …
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.

AT Computing Specialist guest blog
Teaching primary Computing can feel overwhelming, particularly if you're not a Computing specialist. From managing logins …
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.

National Year of Reading blog
Go All In for reading reading in 2026 with the National Year of Reading and Purple …