CLPE review by Tara

Date: 26.04.2022

Review subject: English

Phase: Primary

Reviewer: Tara, Deputy head

Review rating:

Average rating across all CLPE reviews: 4.3/5

I feel it is growing resource that will hopefully develop even more.

How well does it match the curriculum?

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

There are some clear links to reading skills across the curriculum

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

Well: The content is inclusive and sensitively presented

There is a good range of focus authors with positive representation

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

The content can be adapted well to suit a range of learning needs

How well does it engage and motivate pupils?

Reasonably: We can’t use it too often or for too long

Some of the modules are far more engaging than others

How well supported is it by accompanying formative assessments?

Badly: There isn’t any / enough formative assessment or what there is, isn’t very useful

I am not aware of any specific formative assessments

How well does it support planning?

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

Good support for planning

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

Like most English resources, it needs quite a lot of adaptations to support home learning.

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

I think it is good that content is being regularly added to.