Matching Skills - Sherston Skill Builders Appraisal

• Name of school:
  St James C of E Aston-Under-Lyne
• Name of person doing the appraisal and position:
  Belinda Cooper SSA
• Name of software and company:
  Matching Skills - Sherston Skill Builders
• Brief description of the software:
  To match objects by size, colour, the same, to finish a picture.
• Year group and number of pupils using the software:
  Year 1, year 2, year 4. 6 Children involved. Year 4 helps with language program.
• How often do the pupils use the software:
  2-3 times a week.
• Type of difficulties experienced by the pupils:
  Communication difficulties. Speech and language difficulties. Poor concentration and learning difficulties.
• Do you find the software easy to use?
  Yes, children can easily change the levels and topics and activities by themselves.
• Your view of the software e.g. graphics, speech and area(s) covered by the software:
  Bright clear pictures. Clear instructions. Promotes language and kept pupils interested. A delight to watch a year 2 child work independently.
• Who supervises the delivery of the programme?
  SSA
• Pupil's view of the programme:
  Child likes the software because she could do all by herself. Liked the pictures. The program was good fun.
• What areas of expertise does the programme cover and does it marry with other programmes used?
  Promotes use of language, encourages independence and concentration. Encourages visual auditory and memory skills.
• Any improvements that could be made or any other comments:
  No, enjoyed it.
• Progress made by the pupils:
  Encouraged independence. Child has now made progress with her ICT skills. Now able to manipulate mouse.
• Would your school continue to use the programme?
  School is going to purchase if possible.