Kapow Primary Art review by Jonathan
Date: 07.07.2022Review subject: Art
Phase: Primary
Reviewer: Jonathan, Art coordinator
- Rural LA school 179 pupils in Lincolnshire
- Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
- FSM: 20.7%
Review rating: 
Average rating across all Kapow Primary reviews: 4.1/5
Overall a useful resource to aid planning and coverage but lacks integrated assessment tools, remote learning access and not all the art activities actually work.
How well does it match the curriculum?
Well: It covers the curriculum as well as we expected
Progression and lessons are clearley explained and easy to navigate, it allows for coverage across the whole of Reception up to Year 6.
How well does it support adaptation for different groups of pupils?
Reasonably: Essentially there’s enough for most pupils but there isn’t enough supportSome areas of the art do not make allowances for specific SEND e.g. visual impairment
Could benefit from a range of adapted resources for pupils with visual impairment or useful links to find alternative resources
How well does it engage and motivate pupils?
Reasonably: We can’t use it too often or for too long
Pupils enjoy doing the art tasks but some of them, despite investing in the recommended resources, didn't work, particularly printing which didn't really work and left the pupils feeling disappointed with the results.
How well supported is it by any included formative assessments?
Reasonably: There is some formative assessment included, but its usefulness is a bit limited
It is pretty basic and doesn't have any integrated assessment record keeping
How well does it support planning?
Well: It’s fairly self-contained and can be used with minimal preparation
Everything is planned out for you, you just need to allow yourself time to order or prep any resources that might be required.
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
Integrated assessment, access for remote learning and ensuring all the art activities work - if this was the case then it would be brilliant!
Would you recommend it to a colleague in a similar school to yours? 7/11
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