Cycle to School Week for Primary Schools

Sept. 30, 2026 -

Cycle to School Week 2026 is taking place from 5th to 9th October. This national initiative encourages pupils, parents, carers and staff to leave the car at home and choose a healthier, cheaper and more environmentally friendly way to travel.

Find ways of encouraging children and families to take part, as well as useful resources and fun activities to use in school, from Purple Mash.

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Cycle to School Week 2026 is taking place from 5th to 9th October. This national initiative …
Classroom Activities for World Space Week

Sept. 18, 2026 -

World Space Week is a UN-declared celebration of space held annually from 4th to 10th October. This year's theme is 'Rocket Revolution'. 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!

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World Space Week is a UN-declared celebration of space held annually from 4th to 10th October. …
Supporting SEND Children and Schools with Evidence Me

Aug. 1, 2024 -

How Evidence Me Supports SEND Pupils and Specialist Schools

A flexible assessment tool that empowers educators in SEND settings

Teachers in specialist settings face a unique set of challenges: capturing meaningful progress, tailoring learning frameworks, and communicating effectively with families. Evidence Me is a flexible SEND assessment tool designed to meet those needs - saving time while improving the quality of your tracking, reporting and planning.

Whether you're working in a PMLD school or an inclusive mainstream classroom, here are the key ways Evidence Me makes a difference.

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How Evidence Me Supports SEND Pupils and Specialist SchoolsA flexible assessment tool that empowers educators in …
How Purple Mash Helps Schools Meet the Challenges Highlighted in the DfE's Technology in Schools Survey 2024-25

Dec. 5, 2025 -

Discover how Purple Mash helps primary schools overcome challenges from the DfE's Technology in Schools Survey 2024–25, boosting staff confidence, digital skills, and learning outcomes.

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Discover how Purple Mash helps primary schools overcome challenges from the DfE's Technology in Schools Survey …
World Environment Day 2026: Activities and Resources for Schools

May 28, 2026 -

World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5th, is a global event organized by the United Nations to raise awareness about environmental issues. The theme for 2026 is #NowForClimate, focusing climate change. In this blog, we offer a variety of activities and resources to help schools participate in #NowForClimate.

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World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5th, is a global event organized by the United Nations …