Encouraging Children to Read for Pleasure: Start with What They Love

Sept. 29, 2026 -

How can we encourage children to read more? During the National Year of Reading, discover how following children's interests can inspire a love of reading. Explore practical tips for teachers and parents, and find out how the Purple Mash Library helps children discover books they love at school and at home.

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How can we encourage children to read more? During the National Year of Reading, discover how …
How 2Simple Supports School Leaders Through Innovative Solutions

Oct. 16, 2024 -

Effective school leadership relies on having the right tools and data to make informed decisions and plan for the future. 2Simple offers a comprehensive range of solutions designed to simplify the administrative workload, enhance data management, and support strategic decision-making. Find out more about 2Simple's user-friendly tools that allow school leaders to focus on what truly matters – improving educational outcomes and fostering a thriving school environment.

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Effective school leadership relies on having the right tools and data to make informed decisions and …
Brainchild: The new book from Purple Mash Publishing

Sept. 12, 2025 -

Introducing a brand-new book from Purple Mash Publishing, written by Ivor Baddiel and Jonny Zucker: Brainchild! It's an exciting book for 10-15 year olds which explores the battle between good and evil, and the limits and ethics of medicine.

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Introducing a brand-new book from Purple Mash Publishing, written by Ivor Baddiel and Jonny Zucker: Brainchild! …
Purple Mash Library: your new reading resource

Jan. 7, 2026 -

The brand-new version of our online guided reading library Serial Mash is now live. There's a new look, improvements to existing functionality and lots more exciting new features to explore.

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The brand-new version of our online guided reading library Serial Mash is now live. There's a …
Mash of the Month - November

Nov. 2, 2020 -

Each month we will be highlighting a #MashoftheMonth. This will focus on a tool or application within Purple Mash and how it can be used within the classroom to support learning across the curriculum. During the month if you share how you have used #MashoftheMonth you will then be entered into a draw to win a 2Simple Goody bag!

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Each month we will be highlighting a #MashoftheMonth. This will focus on a tool or application …