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The refreshed and refined Purple Mash Computing Scheme gives primary schools everything they need to confidently teach Computing from EYFS to Year 6. Fully aligned to the UK National Curriculum, the scheme includes updated planning and presentations, interactive resources, and full coverage of Information Technology, Computer Science and Digital Literacy.

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.

Ada Lovelace Day celebrates the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Held on the second Tuesday in October every year, this year it is celebrated on the 8th of October. In this blog we learn about Ada Lovelace and look at the many ways you can celebrate women in science with Purple Mash.