• City LA school 336 pupils in Oldham
• Ofsted rating: Good
• FSM: 53.5%

Review rating:

Average rating across all Purple Mash reviews: 4.2/5

We have used this resource for a long time in school, particularly supports non specialist computing

How well does it match the curriculum?

Badly: There are many gaps in curriculum coverage

It provides yet another way of backing up learning. For example, there are supported writing tasks linked to history. Monster Multiplication is a firm favourite and is another way of consolidating times tables. Children are able to manage site easily. We used it for Hone Learning effectively. Weakness - I find some of the tasks a little random and not all topics are covered so limited.

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

Tasks could be differentiated further. More maths games to practise skills. Lengthier writing tasks.

How well does it engage and motivate pupils?

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

They love the computing and all children are able to complete tasks . They like being able to work through levels at their own pace. Find tasks interesting

How well supported is it by any included formative assessments?

Well: We could (or do) use it for monitoring individual pupil progress

Identifies any gaps in times tables effectively.

How well does it support planning?

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

I only use it as a consolidation due to restricted access to laptops but can say it is easy to find resources and not much preparation needed.

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

Used in lockdown. Able to present own lessons and give detailed feedback.

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

Just more material! We renew every year so presume it is worth the money. Not really my decision

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

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