Sorting 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:
  Sorting Skills - Sherston Skill Builders
• Brief description of the software:
  To sort pictures into sets of the same colour and category. Pictures belong in the same set and odd picture out.
• Year group and number of pupils using the software:
  Year 1, year 2. 5 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, communication difficulties, dyslexia, learning difficulties, poor concentration.
• Do you find the software easy to use?
  Yes both myself and the children. Encouraged independence. Children could choose own activity, topic and level.
• Your view of the software e.g. graphics, speech and area(s) covered by the software:
  Clear pictures and instructions, promotes language discussion and independence
• Who supervises the delivery of the programme?
  SSA
• Pupil's view of the programme:
  Liked the pictures and liked playing the games.
• What areas of expertise does the programme cover and does it marry with other programmes used?
  Visual and auditory skills. Promotes language and discussion. Word/picture association and independence.
• Any improvements that could be made or any other comments:
  No.
• Progress made by the pupils:
  Made progress with ICT skills, now able to manipulate the mouse. Helped to develop concentration and independence.
• Would your school continue to use the programme?
  Yes