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The new DfE enrichment framework sets out eight enrichment benchmarks to help schools and colleges in England review, strengthen and improve their offer, with a clear focus on access, breadth, communication, partnership, outcomes and continuous improvement. Explore the benchmarks for schools and discover how Purple Mash can help primary schools offer broad, inclusive and engaging enrichment opportunities.

The RSPB Big Schools' Birdwatch is a great opportunity to get students outside and closer to nature. Taking part can count towards the RSPB's Wild Challenge award, and the RSPB's activities support curriculum learning. Purple Mash contains resources and activities you can use to extend learning in this topic area - read the blog to find out more.

Pupils had some brilliant questions for Madelaine on World Book Day, so we've compiled them all into a blog. Read all about where she gets her inspiration from, and how she writes her books, as well as finding more out about her hobbies and favourite football team!

Find out how to make the most of Purple Mash, our complete solution for the primary school computing curriculum, plus maths, English and much more. Get practical tips for use in the classroom and beyond, including how to use the platform across the curriculum.

As the new academic year approaches, we wanted to share with you some useful links we know will help you and your colleagues get started in 2026/27. In the post we'll cover account set up for Purple Mash admins, including data syncing and adding new classes; plus, we'll share useful tools and teacher resources to help you feel prepared at the start of the new year.