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Need help writing end-of-year reports? Discover how the Purple Mash Data Dashboard gives you quick, clear evidence of pupil progress to support your teacher judgements.

Each month we highlight a different tool or application within Purple Mash and how it can be used within the classroom to support learning across the curriculum. We call this the Mash of the Month, this month it's Tracklab.

During the month, if you share how you have used the #MashoftheMonth, you will then be entered into a draw to win a 2Simple Goody Bag!

micro:bits can feel daunting, especially if computing isn’t your specialism. But they don't have to be!

In this blog, we’re busting the biggest micro:bit myths and showing you how our 8 brand-new projects make getting started genuinely simple. With step-by-step videos, clear code breakdowns and built-in classroom support, you’ll be up and running in no time - whether you’re a computing lead or giving it a go for the first time.

2Connect is a tool for concept mapping or to support the writer with planning. The tool gives you the ability to import pictures, sounds, notes and hyper-links. At a simple click of a button the writer can type while looking at their completed concept map. 2Connect can be found in the tools section of Purple Mash by clicking on the 2Connect icon to open the tool.

Our Games Design competition is back! The 2026 Purple Mash Games Design Competition will give children the opportunity to showcase their creativity and skills in teams of 6 to create a game with the theme of Planet Protectors.