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School budgets are tight, so it’s understandable that many schools turn to free computing resources and schemes. But when you look beyond the upfront cost, what else are you getting – or missing out on?

From teacher workload and curriculum progression to support, security and digital tools, here’s why investing in a computing scheme could offer greater value in the long run.

This year National Coding Week will run from the 16th to the 22nd of September

There are a number of ways that schools can get involved: run a coding challenge for students, take part in the Digital skills Challenge or showcase how you are supporting coding in the school.

The Purple Mash Computing Scheme gives primary schools everything they need to confidently teach Computing from EYFS to Year 6. Fully aligned to the UK National Curriculum, it covers Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy, with ready-to-use lesson plans, teaching resources, assessment tools and a clear progression of skills and knowledge.

That's why the Computing Scheme is September's Mash of the Month!

Knowledge organisers bring together key facts, vocabulary and concepts from a topic in one place, and give pupils a handy reference point to use to revisit learning. Find out more about them, along with tips for using them in your teaching practice, and download a free selection of Computing Knowledge Organisers to try out in your school.

Teaching primary Computing can feel overwhelming, particularly if you're not a Computing specialist. From managing logins to teaching coding, online safety and digital literacy, many teachers are expected to deliver high-quality Computing lessons with limited subject knowledge. In this blog, Allen Tsui shares how Purple Mash helps teachers deliver engaging Computing lessons that build confidence, save time and improve outcomes for pupils.