• City Academy 688 pupils (oversubscribed) in Manchester
• FSM: 21.1%

Review rating:

Average rating across all Little Wandle  reviews: 3.6/5

How well does it match the curriculum?

Well: It covers the curriculum as well as we expected

Covers all phases.

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

Reasonably: Essentially there’s enough for most pupils but there isn’t enough support / extension or challenge

All children are taught the same.

How well does it engage and motivate pupils?

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

Very structure’s but perhaps a little too boring.

How well supported is it by any included formative assessments?

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

Unsure of assessment capabilities.

How well does it support planning?

Brilliantly: It has everything you could need and is straightforward to use with classes

Excellent, very easy for teachers.

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

Rhymes to share for Home are good

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

Well priced

Would you recommend it to a colleague in a similar school to yours? 8/11

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