Fairlop School Pupils Participate in Official Launch of 'Brainchild' with Author Ivor Baddiel

Sept. 25, 2025 -

On Monday 22nd September Year 6 pupils at Fairlop School were treated to an inspiring and thought-provoking assembly as part of the official launch of Brainchild, the sixth and final collaboration between much-loved children's authors Ivor Baddiel and Jonny Zucker.

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On Monday 22nd September Year 6 pupils at Fairlop School were treated to an inspiring and …
How Purple Mash Supports Schools in Meeting the Government Digital and Technology Standards

Sept. 17, 2025 -

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.

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The Government's Digital and Technology Standards are guidelines that aim to support your school in using …
Ofsted’s New Report Cards: Why Know My School Was Ahead of the Curve

Sept. 12, 2025 -

Wrapping your head around Ofsted's new report cards? Find out more about the changes to their inspections and judgements in this helpful blog, where we show you how Know my School has kept ahead of the news and is always adapting to schools' needs.

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Wrapping your head around Ofsted's new report cards? Find out more about the changes to their …
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! …
Case Study: Q3 Academy Tipton

Sept. 9, 2025 -

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.

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From Primary to GCSE: How Python in Pieces and Purple Mash are transforming computing outcomesWhen Alexander …