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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 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 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 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 Tarporley Head

Date: 07.07.2022

Great userability for the children and staff alike. Can be accessed both in home and in school. Children engagement levels high. Skills taught in a fund engaging way...

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Purple Mash review by Stephen G

Date: 07.07.2022

Strengths:The Computing resources provide a comprehensive set of resources for teaching and learning. Teachers who are not confident to teach Computing are provided with all the resources that are needed with detailed lesson plans to...

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Purple Mash review by Lee Robinson

Date: 07.07.2022

Simple steps for basic coding and easy to follow and review. Easy access and a range of levels available...

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Purple Mash review by Robin

Date: 07.07.2022

Fulfils an ambitious curriculum effortlessly...

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Purple Mash review by Jo R

Date: 07.07.2022

It has a good range of activities for each strand and it is useful that each unit starts with e safety...

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Purple Mash review by Caroline G

Date: 07.07.2022

It covers the computing curriculum for key stage 1 and key stage 2. It offers cross curricular resources as well including EYFS...

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Purple Mash review by Debs S

Date: 07.07.2022

There is a variety of activities which are well differentiated and have good skills progression throughout each unit of work ...

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Purple Mash review by Sarah G

Date: 07.07.2022

All in one place but can be difficult to navigate. Helpful that out all can be used on an iPad and that children can access it at home especially during the lockdown....

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Purple Mash review by Victoria

Date: 07.07.2022

Well planned and clearly covered objectives ...

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