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Purple Mash review by Alison R

Date: 07.07.2022

We found lots of good content for KS1 and 2, but the EYFS was more limited and difficult to differentiate between what would be suitable for Nursery or Reception ...

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Purple Mash review by Rebecca

Date: 07.07.2022

A brillant resource that has curriculum maps and coverage...

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Purple Mash review by Stuart P

Date: 07.07.2022

Loads of resources but many of them are a bit samey. The fact you can now upload a pdf and the children write on it makes it much more useable...

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Purple Mash review by Computing teacher

Date: 07.07.2022

Being able to log on in class and remotely. Children are set tasks and it’s great for homework. Coding is simple to understand and follow. The examples are current and relatable. ...

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Purple Mash review by Computing teacher

Date: 07.07.2022

Supports children''s ICT development, children enjoy it, are able to use it at home.Take a long time to sign everyone in...

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Purple Mash review by Rachael G

Date: 07.07.2022

We have access to games/tasks for all curriculum areas but some have less than others. Although we can differentiate who plays which games, it would be nice to have some games for different abilities. ...

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Purple Mash maths review by Ali

Date: 07.07.2022

We use for checking children''s times tables knowledge ...

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Purple Mash review by Anita R

Date: 07.07.2022

It is easy to use with clear lesson plans and PowerPoints. There are also assessment activities. We have mixed age classes and it enables us to match the units onto our long term map. ...

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Purple Mash review by Maths teacher

Date: 07.07.2022

Broadly matches main objectives but style and methods often differ...

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Purple Mash review by Aisling F

Date: 07.07.2022

Different curriculum areas covered. Accessible and engaging. Not separated into age related activities...

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Purple Mash review by Ian T

Date: 07.07.2022

Lots of opportunity for coding with younger pupils - we use some of the resources for cross-curricular coverage but this can be time consuming to do....

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Purple Mash review by Jan B

Date: 07.07.2022

Great tool to support in teaching coding especially for less confident teachers. Enjoyable and clear for pupils who probably pick it up faster than their teachers anyway. Great for home use too during lockdowns. Also super cross...

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Purple Mash review by David B

Date: 07.07.2022

Aligned to national curriculum. Easy to use resources. Ability for pupils to use it at home. Ability to use it on a tablet. ...

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Purple Mash review by Jim Maloney

Date: 07.07.2022

It contains a range of activities aligned to the Welsh ICT and DCF curriculum that are easy to access...

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Purple Mash review by Judith P

Date: 07.07.2022

It provides yet another way of backing up learning. For example, there are supported writing tasks linked to history. Monster Multiplication is a firm favourite and is another way of consolidating times tables. Children are able to...

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