• City Academy 482 pupils in Newham
• FSM: 31%

Review rating:

Average rating across all Discovery Espresso reviews: 3.7/5

How well does it match the curriculum?

Reasonably: It’s good enough for the money, but needs some additional resources

Resources in line with the curriculum. Lesson ideas qnd activities are adaptable. Would be ideal if more content for early years.

How well does it support adaptation for different groups of pupils?

Reasonably: Essentially there’s enough for most pupils but there isn’t enough extension or challenge for mastery. More videos would be ideal.

Videos with step by step to learning would help. Tutorials for home learning and resources to support Early years activities needed to meet the needs of nursery and reception classes.

How well does it engage and motivate pupils?

Reasonably: We can’t use it too often or for too long

Activities and lesson ideas could he more inspiring with alternatives suggestions and extensions to meet the needs of both pupils and the teacher

How well supported is it by any included formative assessments?

Reasonably: There is some formative assessment included, but its usefulness is a bit limited

More needed for assessment. Could they consult with leading assessment platforms and create new ways of assessing

How well does it support planning?

Reasonably: Mostly we can use it without an unreasonable amount of effort or additional resource requirement

Some content available which is suitable and meets needs of planning. Could be updated or reviewed in line with other platforms

How well does it support home use / independent learning?

Reasonably: It could be used at home or independently, but pupils would need some extra support or resources

Home use is ok but not like white rose which is far more useful and a wider range of resources available

How would you rate it for value for money compared to similar resources?

Reasonably: It represents about the same value for money as similar resources I’ve seen

Would pay more if updated and catered for all needs. More ideas and resources would be ideal. More videos and online activities

Would you recommend it to a colleague in a similar school to yours? 5/11

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