Road Safety Week: 15th - 21st November

Nov. 3, 2026 -

Every year, thousands of schools, nurseries, colleges, community groups and organisations work together during the UK's biggest road safety event, raising awareness about road safety and helping save lives. Road Safety Week is the ideal time to run road safety lessons and assemblies or launch a campaign for safer local streets.

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Every year, thousands of schools, nurseries, colleges, community groups and organisations work together during the UK's …
The Writing Framework: Writing in the Early Years

Sept. 8, 2025 -

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.

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Find out how Mini Mash supports early writing in EYFS. Explore activities for phonics, handwriting, oral …
Anne Frank's Birthday - 12th June

May 26, 2021 -

Anne Frank was given a diary for her 13th Birthday on 12th June 1942 in which she wrote daily and had planned to publish a book about her time in the Secret Annex. Her diary was published after her death and has been translated into more than 70 languages.

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Anne Frank was given a diary for her 13th Birthday on 12th June 1942 in which …
Shakespeare Week - 18th-24th March

March 12, 2024 -

Shakespeare Week is an annual celebration giving primary school aged children opportunities for enriching and enjoyable early experiences of Shakespeare. There are a range of resources within Purple Mash and beyond that lend themselves well to supporting any introduction to Shakespeare.

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Shakespeare Week is an annual celebration giving primary school aged children opportunities for enriching and enjoyable …