Kapow Primary Art review by Jonathan
Date: 05.05.2022
Review subject: Art
Phase: Primary
Reviewer: Jonathan, Art coordinator
- Rural LA maintained school 179 pupils in Lincolnshire
- Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
- FSM: 20.7%
Review rating: 
Average rating across all Kapow Art reviews: 4.2/5
How well does it match the curriculum?
Reasonably: It’s good enough for the money, but needs some additional resources
Good in terms of resources but the print making unit was a nightmare as it didn't work despite using the recommended resources and following all the instructions.
How well does it support your school’s inclusion/diversity/equal opportunities policy?
Well: The content is inclusive and sensitively presented
Does the job
How well does it support differentiation for the full range of the classes you use it with?
Reasonably: There is some differentiation
Overall pretty good but no better than what I could plan myself
How well does it engage and motivate pupils?
Reasonably: We can’t use it too often or for too long
Videos are good starting points
How well supported is it by accompanying formative assessments?
Reasonably: There is some formative assessment included, but its usefulness is a bit limited
Lack of online recording
How well does it support planning?
Well: It’s fairly self-contained and can be used with minimal preparation
Everything is well planned
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
Lacks option to download videos
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
Could be better
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