Observation 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:
  Observation Skills - Sherston Skill Builders
• Brief description of the software:
  To develop observation skills and identification of objects.
• Year group and number of pupils using the software:
  Year 1, year 2 and year 4. 6 Children
• How often do the pupils use the software:
  2-3 times a week
• Type of difficulties experienced by the pupils:
  Speech and language difficulties. Learning difficulties. Dyslexia.
• Do you find the software easy to use?
  Yes, simple and easy to use. Children find own topics, activities and levels.
• Your view of the software e.g. graphics, speech and area(s) covered by the software:
  Clear pictures and instructions. Good choice of topics to pick from creating lots of different combinations.
• Who supervises the delivery of the programme?
  SSA
• Pupil's view of the programme:
  Good fun. Enjoyed the zoom activity. Who could guess the picture the quickest. Shows the time on how long it took.
• What areas of expertise does the programme cover and does it marry with other programmes used?
  Promotes concentration. Encourages quick verbal response. Visual skills. Looking at patterns and shapes of objects.
• Any improvements that could be made or any other comments:
  No.
• Progress made by the pupils:
  ICT skills independent use of mouse. Turn taking in a small group. Concentration.
• Would your school continue to use the programme?
  Software going to purchase.