• City Independent school 270 pupils in Waltham Forest

Review rating:

Average rating across all Discovery Espresso reviews: 3.7/5

How well does it match the curriculum?

Well: It covers the curriculum as well as we expected

It has a wide range of subject coverage. The content, videos and activities have an awfully outdated look/feel to them.

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

There could be a variety of activities in order to challenge and stretch more able pupils. Challenge element isn’t up to scratch

How well does it engage and motivate pupils?

Well: Pupils generally enjoy using it and tend to welcome doing so

Since technology is needed to access, pupils find it user friendly and therefore they are more willing to engage with it.

How well supported is it by any included formative assessments?

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

How well does it support planning?

Badly: It takes a lot of time or additional resources to use it in the classroom

How well does it support home use / independent learning?

Well: Pupils could be expected to use this at home or independently, with a minimum amount of support or additional resources

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

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