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Big Green Week takes place between 24th September and 2nd October and it aims to 'unleash a wave of support for action to protect the planet.

For Purple Mash subscribers there are plenty of activities to try with children throughout Big Green Week and beyond.

Bringing coding to life across the Cornerstone Academy Trust: Enhancing classroom learning through hands-on computing

How Cornerstone Academy Trust uses Purple Mash and BBC micro:bits to build confidence, engagement, and inclusivity.

Across the Cornerstone Academy Trust, primary teachers are discovering the impact of integrating Purple Mash’s 2Code tool with BBC micro:bits. In a recent survey, teachers from schools across the Trust shared how this integration boosted their confidence, increased student engagement, and supported all learners, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Help your leadership team, staff and governors start the term aligned on school improvement priorities, self-evaluation, evidence and action planning with Know my School.

Find out how Mini Mash supports early writing in EYFS. Explore activities for phonics, handwriting, oral composition and fine motor skills aligned with the 2025 Writing Framework.

Under Ofsted’s new inspection framework, self-evaluation is now about demonstrating how evaluation actively drives improvement. For senior leaders, the challenge is turning honest judgements into clear priorities, coherent actions and shared understanding across the school community. This is where many self-evaluation processes fall short. In this blog, we explore how the updated Know My School bridges the gap between evaluation and action, supporting leaders to think more clearly, plan more effectively and improve outcomes for pupils.