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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!

April’s #MashoftheMonth is 2Animate. 2Animate helps bring learning to life and can be used to demonstrate a range of concepts across the curriculum. There are videos that explain how to use 2Animate as well as examples that pupils can use to get started and give them inspiration.

Computer Science Education Week (CSEd Week) 2024 runs from December 9th to 15th.

This year, we're giving you a free Code with Confidence pack as well as a full 45-minute Python in Pieces coding lesson.

You can also find out more about our top 3 Purple Mash coding tools for all ages.

Each month we will be highlighting a #MashoftheMonth, this will focus on a tool or application 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!

The Mash of the Month for October is 2Calculate, the Purple Mash tool that teaches children how to use spreadsheets.

Would you believe your school community’s online shopping can help fund computing resources?

It’s hard to believe, but it’s true, thanks to our latest partner - easyfundraising.

We’ve partnered to offer our schools a free, easy, and sustainable way to fund the computing curriculum, giving more children access to vital skills and technical knowledge.

Finalists announced!

Our Games Design competition is now closed. Thank-you to all schools who entered. We had lots of fantastic entries on the theme of Around the World, and our finalists will soon be presenting their games at the Amazon offices in London.