Kapow Primary Computing review by Jonathan

Date: 26.04.2022

Review subject: Computing

Phase: Primary

Reviewer: Jonathan, Headteacher

Review rating: 5

Average rating across all Kapow Primary reviews: 4.5/5

How well does it match the curriculum?

Well: It covers the curriculum as well as we expected

Good coverage of the curriculum with a wide range of activities.

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

Reasonably well differentiated although there could be more for more able pupils.

How well does it engage and motivate pupils?

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

Lessons and ideas are very engaging

How well supported is it by accompanying formative assessments?

Reasonably: There is some formative assessment included, but its usefulness is a bit limited

Assessment for pre teaching is available.

How well does it support planning?

Brilliantly: It has everything you could need and is straightforward to use with classes

Lessons are well planned and provide everything that is needed. There are also options to adapt depending on the operating system in school.

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

Well: It’s worth the money and effort to introduce – more so than many similar resources I’ve seen - reasonably priced.