How Knowledge Organisers Support Retrieval Practice

Aug. 6, 2026 -

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.

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Knowledge organisers bring together key facts, vocabulary and concepts from a topic in one place, and …
Summer reading sorted: using the Purple Mash Library for summer tutoring

Aug. 5, 2026 -

Tutors: teach engaging reading sessions all summer long with an array of resources in the Purple Mash Library, included as part of your subscription to Purple Mash. Get top tips and ideas for fun reading lessons in this blog.

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Tutors: teach engaging reading sessions all summer long with an array of resources in the Purple …
10 Time-Saving Purple Mash Features

Aug. 4, 2026 -

Teachers have very busy days, so we've put together a guide to how Purple Mash can save you time. With these 10 teacher time-saving features, you might even have time to grab a cuppa in the staffroom!

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Teachers have very busy days, so we've put together a guide to how Purple Mash can …
How to Teach Computing in Primary Schools (even if you're not a specialist)

July 21, 2026 -

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.

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Teaching primary Computing can feel overwhelming, particularly if you're not a Computing specialist. From managing logins …
Setting up Purple Mash for the new academic year

July 13, 2026 -

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.

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As the new academic year approaches, we wanted to share with you some useful links we …