Classroom Secrets review by Jonathan

Date: 27.04.2022

Review subject: English

Phase: Primary

Reviewer: Jonathan, Teacher

Review rating:

Average rating across all Classroom Secrets reviews: 4/5

Really like it and am looking forward to using it more.

How well does it match the curriculum?

Brilliantly: There is more content (eg support / extension activities) than we expected

Lots of resources in all areas, well differentiated.

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

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

Not an area I’ve thought about really but seems ok.

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

There is usually differentiation and if not I can find similar resources at a different level.

How well does it engage and motivate pupils?

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

Engaging subjects have helped guided reading to go well.

How well supported is it by accompanying formative assessments?

Well: We could use it for monitoring individual pupil progress

Haven’t done this but could easily do so.

How well does it support planning?

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

Fits well for me - I can decide what I want to do and find resources to help that.

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

Haven’t used it this way but could do easily.

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

Great resources well organised.