Python in Pieces

June 16, 2020 -

Python in Pieces is an interactive coding environment, designed to build student and teacher confidence in the text-based coding language of Python. With the ability to easily translate from block-code to Python, in BOTH directions, meaning that students quickly become empowered to progress from the expectations of KS2 through to KS3. We visited Caroline Chisholm School (before Lockdown) to see Python in Pieces in action.

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Python in Pieces is an interactive coding environment, designed to build student and teacher confidence in …
Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night

Oct. 28, 2025 -

"Remember, remember the Fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot..." Bonfire Night is celebrated on the 5th of November and marks the anniversary of the discovery of a plot organised by Catholic conspirators to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London in 1605. Find out more in this blog and explore the resources on Purple Mash about this important day in history.

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"Remember, remember the Fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot..." Bonfire Night is celebrated on the …
Coding with Confidence

Oct. 25, 2023 -

Use Purple Mash to develop confidence in coding, for both you and your pupils. Explore how it meets the National Curriculum objectives and download a free Coding with Confidence pack.

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Use Purple Mash to develop confidence in coding, for both you and your pupils. Explore how …
Teaching English with 2Simple

July 24, 2026 -

Check out what 2Simple has to offer to complement and add to your English lessons, including a whole-school Spelling Scheme of Work, Guided Reading resources and our English Leader's Toolkit.

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Snack-tember: Activities and Teaching Ideas

Aug. 26, 2026 -

This year British Nutrition Foundation has changed Healthy Eating Week to Snack-tember, and it now runs for the whole month of September. Explore activities, tips, and resources to promote healthy habits in schools.

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This year British Nutrition Foundation has changed Healthy Eating Week to Snack-tember, and it now runs …