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Earlier this year, 2Simple commissioned an independent research review to identify the extent to which Purple Mash supports the aims and requirements of the National Curriculum for Computing, and how it delivers on our aim to provide excellent, accessible and inspiring software which encourages children to love learning, raises standards and reduces teacher workload. The results have now been published and these are the main findings...

Anti-Bullying Week is coordinated In England and Wales by the Anti-Bullying Alliance and takes place from 14th to 18th November 2022 with the theme Reach Out. The week kicks off with Odd Socks Day on Monday 14th November, where adults and children wear odd socks to celebrate what makes us all unique. In this post we look at resources from across the web that you can use to raise awareness.

Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor play and learning at school and at home. The twice-yearly event is a time for teachers to celebrate with a special day outdoors for their class.

There are plenty of outdoor learning activities that you can use to stimulate outdoor exploration and build on learning, come rain or shine...

The World Health Organisation recognizes World Mental Health Day on 10th October every year. This year’s theme is ‘Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’.

In this blog we look at a selection of free resources and ideas from around the web that you can use to get involved, raise awareness and contribute to the cause. Please feel free to share them.

Since 1994 National Poetry Day has engaged millions of people with poetry through a range of live events and web-based activities for people throughout the United Kingdom. This year, we have decided to jump on board from the 2Simple South African office and take part in this great competition. Each year the day is given a new theme in order to highlight particular poets and styles of poetry. This Year's National Poetry Day is on the 6th October and the theme this year is The Environment.