RE Today review by Mike Mottram
Date: 07.07.2022Review subject: RE
Phase: Primary
Reviewer: Mike Mottram, RE coordinator
- Rural Academy 1300 pupils in Shropshire
- Ofsted rating: Good
- FSM: 10%
Review rating:
Average rating across all RE Today reviews: 4.3/5
Outstanding resources.
How well does it match the curriculum?
Brilliantly: There is more content (eg support / extension activities) than we expected
Excellent resource base for KS 3 and 4.
How well does it support adaptation for different groups of pupils?
Brilliantly: There is a wide enough range of resources to provide a good range of options for all pupils
Excellent resources.
How well does it engage and motivate pupils?
Brilliantly: Pupils love using and are excited when they know they are going to do so
Fully integrated and pupils find resources engaging.
How well supported is it by any included formative assessments?
Brilliantly: We could (or do) use it for monitoring pupils or classes, for gap analysis or to inform intervention strategies
Assessment activities are high quality.
How well does it support planning?
Brilliantly: It has everything you could need and is straightforward to use with classes
RE Today has always produced outstanding assessment and resource banks.
How well does it support home use / independent learning?
Brilliantly: We’d have very few reservations about using this extensively to support home learning
Great during lockdowns.
How would you rate it for value for money compared to similar resources?
Brilliantly: It’s possibly the best value for money of any similar resources I’ve seen
Excellent value.
Would you recommend it to a colleague in a similar school to yours? 11/11
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