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We’re excited to announce the finalists for Purple Mash Publishing's Top 10s Competition! We asked children to submit their ideas for a terrific Top 10s topic, and the responses did not disappoint. View the finalists and vote for which you think should be made into a book!

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).

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.

The Purple Mash Browser App makes using Purple Mash on tablets a smoother experience, and allows children to focus only on the activities at hand. Find out how to download and install it in this blog, as well as its latest updates and features.

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.