Anniversary of the Titanic sinking - 15th April

April 13, 2022 -

RMS Titanic was a passenger liner that, at the time of construction, was the largest ship ever built. It was on her maiden voyage sailing from Southampton, UK to New York City, USA, when she sank after colliding with an iceberg. Commemorations and ceremonies are held on the 15th April, the anniversary of the sinking, to pay respects to those who lost their lives.

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RMS Titanic was a passenger liner that, at the time of construction, was the largest ship …
What's New in Purple Mash... September 2026

Sept. 14, 2026 -

Find out everything that's new at 2Simple for the 2026/27 school year in this handy blog for you to read at your leisure. Included are improvements, updates and brand new releases for the whole of the last academic year.

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Find out everything that's new at 2Simple for the 2026/27 school year in this handy blog …
Fun Summer Learning at Home with Purple Mash

July 22, 2025 -

Summer holidays are a time for family fun and a well-earned rest, but they can also be a long time without practising key skills. If you're wondering how to keep your child’s brain ticking while they’re off, we’ve got just the thing: Purple Mash is an award-winning online learning platform packed with creative, curriculum-aligned activities that make learning feel like play.

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Summer holidays are a time for family fun and a well-earned rest, but they can also …
National Author's Day

Oct. 28, 2025 -

National Author's Day is celebrated on 1st November each year. This year, celebrate our writer in residence, Ivor Baddiel, and find out more about his new book, Brainchild.

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National Author's Day is celebrated on 1st November each year. This year, celebrate our writer in …
Teaching History with 2Simple: KS2

Oct. 6, 2023 -

Stuck in the Dark Ages when it comes to teaching history? Take a look at some of the ways in which 2Simple can help you teach history in your classroom.

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Stuck in the Dark Ages when it comes to teaching history? Take a look at some …