Sing Up review by Carla

Date: 29.04.2022

Review subject: Music

Phase: Primary

Reviewer: Carla, Teacher

Review rating:

Average rating across all Sing Up reviews: 4/5

Good resource for the non-specialist. A good variety of songs.

How well does it match the curriculum?

Reasonably: It’s good enough for the money, but needs some additional resources

This has a range of songs and resources that can support primary teaching.

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

Well: The content is inclusive and sensitively presented

The resource is easily accessible

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

Reasonably: Could do with more variety at the younger age ranges

More support for non-specialist

How well does it engage and motivate pupils?

Well: Pupils generally enjoy using it and tend to welcome doing so

The children enjoy singing along.

How well supported is it by accompanying formative assessments?

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

This could be simplified and link to reporting systems.

How well does it support planning?

Reasonably: Mostly we can use it without an unreasonable amount of effort or additional resource requirement

It is quite helpful a few details given

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

Quite simple for pupils to follow at home.

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

Money is always tight on school budgets but worth it for non-specialist