Kapow Primary review by David

Date: 07.07.2022

Review subject: Music

Phase: Primary

Reviewer: David, Deputy head

Review rating:

Average rating across all Kapow Primary reviews: 4.1/5

Most teachers struggle with subject knowledge and skills in music so a scheme like this which provides support is extremely useful

How well does it match the curriculum?

Well: It covers the curriculum as well as we expected

Covers key skills and knowledge of the music curriculum. Lesson plans are very useful especially for non specialist music teachers.

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

Well: A large majority of resources are suitably differentiated for pupils

As we get more familiar with the units and children’s skills improve there needs to be a little more challenge for the higher ability

How well does it engage and motivate pupils?

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

Interesting topics that children enjoy and teachers find engaging too. Lesson plans are detailed enough

How well supported is it by any included formative assessments?

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

Assessment ideas are good and it helps with staff with limited subject knowledge

How well does it support planning?

Well: It’s fairly self-contained and can be used with minimal preparation

Always a strong feature in Kapow. That is why we took this scheme on as a school especially as it breaks lessons down into small steps

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

Well: It’s worth the money and effort to introduce – more so than many similar resources I’ve seen

Very happy with the topics, lesson plans, support for teachers and how and what to teach the children as hey enjoy it too

Would you recommend it to a colleague in a similar school to yours? 10/11

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