Kapow Art review by B
Date: 05.05.2022
Review subject: Art
Phase: Primary
Reviewer: B, Teacher
- Urban Academy 639 pupils (oversubscribed) in Lincolnshire (oversubscribed)
- Ofsted rating: Good
- FSM: 9.1%
Review rating:
Average rating across all Kapow Art reviews: 4.2/5
Great to have pdfs as means I can focus on gathering all the resources I need and Smart boards are quick to make
How well does it match the curriculum?
Well: It covers the curriculum as well as we expected
Some great ideas given
How well does it support your school’s inclusion/diversity/equal opportunities policy?
Well: The content is inclusive and sensitively presented
Seems to be good as has art for multiple faiths eg Islam, Hindi
How well does it support differentiation for the full range of the classes you use it with?
Well: A large majority of resources are suitably differentiated for pupils
SEN don’t seem to find it easy so have to adapt it myself
How well does it engage and motivate pupils?
Brilliantly: Pupils love using and are excited when they know they are going to do so
The ideas are great and the kids love it
How well does it support planning?
Brilliantly: It has everything you could need and is straightforward to use with classes
Great to have pdfs, so does my job for me
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
I have to adapt for parents a bit