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The Government's Digital and Technology Standards are guidelines that aim to support your school in using the right digital infrastructure and technology, leading to safer, more cost-efficient practices and new learning opportunities for students. Discover how Purple Mash supports schools in meeting these standards in this blog.

This year will be the last National Coding Week - it will run from 15th to 21st September and this year has the theme of AI.

In addition to the theme, 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.

From Primary to GCSE: How Python in Pieces and Purple Mash are transforming computing outcomes

When Alexander Lyall, Head of Computing at Q3 Academy Tipton, sat down to analyse his department's assessment data, he saw something remarkable: his students were not only progressing in their programming skills, but they were doing so with increased confidence and enthusiasm. A key driver behind this success? Python in Pieces and Purple Mash, computing solutions from 2Simple.

Ready to explore AI to save time this year? Learn practical ways to use AI for planning and resource creation, and see how the new Purple Mash AI add-on can create quizzes instantly in 2Quiz - safe, secure, and designed for teachers.

Been contemplating using AI to help with your work/life balance, but want to ensure AI is being used safely, responsibly and effectively in your school?

This blog explores the principles, risks and practical applications of AI in education, along with free resources to help your school develop a robust AI policy.