Schoolzone | Just2Easy review by Natalie

Just2Easy review by Natalie

Date: 19.04.2022

Review subject: Computing

Phase: Primary

Reviewer: Natalie, Computing coordinator

Reviewer’s school profile:

  • LA maintained school 381 pupils in Hampshire
  • Ofsted rating: Good
  • FSM: 33.1%

Review rating:

I’d give it a 4 because it fits the curriculum perfectly but cannot give it 5 stars with the price

 

How well does it match the curriculum?

Well: It covers the curriculum as well as we expected

It covers all the objectives well and in a user friendly way, especially compared to other software out there

 

How well does it support your school’s inclusion/diversity/equal opportunities policy?

Reasonably: There is some representation of minorities and no real stereotyping

There are some different ethnicities represented through pictures but I would like to see a wider range of minorities shown

 

How well does it support differentiation for the full range of the classes you use it with?

Brilliantly: There is a wide enough range of resources to provide a good range of options for all pupils

We have found it very easy to use with a wide range of needs within the class

 

How well does it engage and motivate pupils?

Brilliantly: Pupils love using and are excited when they know they are going to do so

This is our first year using Just2Easy and the children have responded well to using it. They are quite enthusiastic about it

 

How well supported is it by accompanying formative assessments?

I haven’t made use of any assessment tools so cannot comment on the extent of how good they are

 

How well does it support planning?

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

It is easy to pick up and go. Teachers with minimal computing experience have been able to use this software easily with minimal preparation beforehand

 

How well does it support home use / independent learning?

Reasonably: It could be used at home or independently, but pupils would need some extra support or resources

It could be used at home but most pupils would need some guidance on what to use the software for

 

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

Reasonably: It is a fantastic resource however it is too expensive for our school. I feel like they are able to price higher because there aren’t really many, if any competitors in this field

 

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