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Britannica School

4.5/5

(221 reviews)

The information in Britannica School is aligned to the national curriculum for England, Scottish Standards, IB and US Common Core. The platform is updated daily by a team of 100 editors and spans a range of media, including video, images and audio content for all learning styles.... Show more

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Read-aloud FunctionMerriam Webster DictionaryTranslation Tool

Differentiation opportunities. So many tools to support the ATL skill research and also excellent translaguaging/translation.

Britannica has been very helpful in my classes lately and it’s easy to use and navigate. It’s nice to have a platform that the kids can use to research and find information relative to class topics or independent projects.

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0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18

221 reviews

14 case studies

Lexia Reading Skills Software

4.7/5

(76 reviews)

Lexia's literacy software enables students of all ages and abilities to master essential reading skills. By harnessing the power of technology, through Lexia, schools can equitably provide personalised practise and tuition to all in a time-efficient way. Lexia® Core5 Reading® and Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® provide scalable, personalised learning... Show more

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Adaptive TechnologyInitial Placement AssessmentPersonalised Learning

We have been using Lexia for many years now and have always had a positive experience of this supporting our pupils.

Excellent communication with Ben. Always on hand to support and respond to questions or provide training. Launch of the system has been seamless and students are responding well and making progress. The rewards system is also welcomed to build a positive culture. In only a few months the intervention is having an impact.

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5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18

76 reviews

Purple Mash

4.65/5

(66 reviews)

Purple Mash is an award-winning cross curricular website for primary school children, enabling them to explore and enhance their knowledge in a fun and creative way. Cloud-based, it delivers an exciting mash-up of curriculum focused activities, creative tools, programs and games. There is a Purple Mash add-on called... Show more

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Computing Scheme Of WorkGive Student FeedbackCurriculum Maps

It is relatively easy to use, the children enjoy the tasks and can access from home it covers majority of the computing curriculum.

enjoy using

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0-4, 5-7, 8-10

4.7/5

DoodleLearning offer four digital learning programmes for ages 4-14: DoodleMaths, DoodleEnglish, DoodleTables and DoodleSpell. Created by teachers, for teachers, they’re designed to boost confidence and ability in maths and English — and reduce staff workloads! Benefits for teachers: * Doodle creates every child a unique learning experience that automatically... Show more

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Device SynchronisationBaseline Assessment ModePersonalised Learning

Children enjoy using the program although there have been teething issues with some children becoming frustrated at not achieving. In the future we need to provide better guidance for parents when they first set up the accounts and make sure they know not to support their children in completing the baseline assessment.

Great support given through regular emails. Children love the termly challenges, has greatly decreased teacher workload and children thoroughly enjoy using it

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0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13

4.85/5

ClickView is home to curated, curriculum-aligned, ad-free videos for every subject and learning level. We make it easy for teachers to find the perfect video for any lesson in seconds. ClickView hand-pick, vett and license videos, movies and TV from the world’s best producers, making it the... Show more

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1000s Of Visually Stunning Teaching And Learning VideosThe Best Of Broadcast Tv For EducationThe Ability To Host A School’s Own Video Library

It's a user friendly resource that is incredibly useful

Click View is an easy to navigate platform with an extensive range of video clips. The staff are extremely helpful and reactive - we have requested many different clips which they endeavour add to the ever increasing number available as soon as possible. Children are able to access the clips both at home and at school, which helps to support their homework.

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0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18

4.5/5

SAM Learning is the only online learning platform used by British schools worldwide, providing access to thousands of ready-made learning activities across all major GCSE and KS3 subjects. The SAM Learning platform suggests weekly challenges for students which is important as students achieve two GCSE grades better with... Show more

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RevisionHomeworkIntervention

To sign into the platform it only requires them to use their school email for their ID and Password. This is brilliant!! It is easy to reset if they accidently sign themselves out of the platform. This can be done by all staff who have access to the platform. They can access the platform anytime and anywhere – on a school computer, laptop or phone. It has adaptative A.I. that guides students to improve their score if they have not achieved 80%. It encourages students to get a higher score than their friends and climb the leader board as part of our schools house cup competition. They can choose from a range of activities to complete across major GCSE & KS3 subjects.

really like it both staff and students really like it

Paid

11-13, 14-16

4.6/5

Educake is an award-winning online assessment and revision platform for science, English, geography, history, computer science, PE, business, and maths. Now, Educake is also available for Primary KS2, offering complete preparation in English, maths, and science. Educake makes life easier for teachers by saving time on setting homework,... Show more

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Online HomeworkAuto-marked QuizzesCurriculum Matched

Fantasitc resource

For many of my team It has become fundamental to the way we teach and assess

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8-10, 11-13, 14-16

4.15/5

Reading Plus is an online reading programme that's packed full of engaging texts for pupils to explore and enjoy. It teaches silent reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary with software that meets each pupil's individual reading level. Reading Plus supports good teaching first. And provides ongoing help for every pupil... Show more

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Accelerated Reading DevelopmentFluencyStamina

Reading Plus has had a huge impact on our school. It is popular with parents, teachers and children alike. The children enjoy the texts they read, find out lots of new information from them and like how the Reading Plus dashboard looks. They love the competitive nature of the leaderboard and the certificates they get when they level up.

I work with reluctant readers, however I think this program would work great for students who love reading. It would help teachers fill in the learning gaps.

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5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18

4.65/5

A team of teachers and headteachers, based in SW London, developed an online system to cover the new KS2 and Year 6 SATs curriculum for English and Maths. Our innovative online platform was designed, based on research, to address the key challenges teachers, pupils and parents are facing... Show more

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AssessmentInterventionSats

Children engagement, afl, access to sats questions

An excellent resource find highly engaging

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8-10, 11-13, 14-16

4.6/5

What makes Access GCSEPod different is that it is proven to improve your student results whilst reducing your teacher's workload. The award-winning content and assessment for 30+ GCSE subjects and core Key Stage 3 subjects, is expertly written, mapped to the exam boards and is of the... Show more

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LearningAssessmentLearning Content

If you are looking for a student led learning platform that supports students to revise and study for their GCSEs then this is for you.

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11-13, 14-16, 17-18

4.55/5

Spellzone has three main components: The Spelling Ability Test, a complete spelling course and 1000's of word lists. The Spelling Ability Test identifies any gaps in student knowledge. It provides students with baseline scores and individual learning pathways indicating which course units should be studied. Automatic retesting keeps... Show more

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Placement Tests Base Line ScoresCustom Learning Pathways

I love Spellzone! My students love Spellzone!! The games on Spellzone are so awesome and interactive. The games further made the whole idea of learning how to spell fun. The kids are learning and having fun at the same time. There are so many wonderful spelling games on Spellzone and we use them in the class every time.

Its ease of use and the children enjoy the games and competition.

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5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19+

39 reviews

4 case studies

1 independent evaluation

Academy21

4.5/5

(9 reviews)

Academy21 is the first online alternative provision to be accredited by the DfE. We exist to support young people and to provide a supportive pathway through their education and on to successful futures. Making a difference, together We take a partnership approach and work with our customer schools and... Show more

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24/7 Reporting100% Live And Adaptive TeachingSupport For Reintegration

A21 is an excellent resource for those who struggle to attend school or even enter a school building. This way, they are somewhat in control of their own education and can get back into a routine, within the safety of their own home. One particular student has mentioned that A21 has been the best thing for them. Thank you!

Academy 21 supports our students with Emotional Based School Avoidance and offers us Alternative Provision for students who may be excluded from school for a short term.

Paid

11-13, 14-16

9 reviews

2 case studies

1 independent evaluation

Kognity

4.2/5

(54 reviews)

Our digital-first platform combines the best of pedagogy and technology to engage learners, build student agency and empower educators. By using Kognity schools improve results for students and save time for teachers. Kognity is built for US High Schools Science and international schools following the IBDP or IGCSE... Show more

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TextbooksDigital TextbooksAssessment Centre

Because that’s how helpful it might be for teachers

I would expect to have more topic specific practice questions taken from the past papers to support students learning and their achievement levels

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14-16, 17-18

4.5/5

Giglets is an online literacy resource used by thousands of teachers and pupils. Giglets allows you to share texts and activities that your pupils will love to work on whether they are in school or at home. Giglets includes an accessible and ever-expanding library of colourful and enjoyable... Show more

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MessagingReading Test QuestionsDifferentiated Tasks

It is great for primary students. More SEND and Higher interest books for lower ability students.

Giglets is a fantastic resource which is easy to use for adults and children alike. It provides a wide range of texts which are levelled to suit all learners and provides linked follow up activities which can be sent back to teachers to assess.

Paid

0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16

4.6/5

My Super Curricular offers schools a one-stop shop for super curricular provision. Our web platform contains a wealth of quality academic resources and recommendations that will allow students to extend their knowledge and nurture their intellectual curiosity. All resources are user-friendly, easy to access, search and save,... Show more

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Collaborate On A User-friendly Platform.Like, Share And Save Resources.Set Up Individual Academic Profile For Each Student.

An outstanding package that students have made full use of

Great resource - difficulty of getting students to actually use it

Paid

14-16, 17-18

11 reviews

1 case study

Discovery Education Espresso

4.4/5

(16 reviews)

Created by teachers, for teachers, Espresso inspires teachers and immerses pupils in their learning with high-quality, ready-to-use educational resources across all subjects. Creates engaging learning experiences – Instantly deliverable, compelling lessons and resources at the click of a button * Our exclusive News Bites channel delivers age-appropriate news... Show more

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Home AccessMathsEnglish

Expresso is very good but I particularly liked uing it 4 or 5years ago. Resources were easier to find and a lot of really good videos that we used have gone

I love the website and I use it all the time but it could be easier to navigate.

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5-7, 8-10, 11-13

4.45/5

Curriculum Maestro is a game-changing online platform that helps you to implement and manage your primary curriculum all from one place. It includes a fully sequenced curriculum, projects, resources, teaching and assessment tools. Curriculum Maestro is aligned with the new Ofsted framework and is easy to implement, saving... Show more

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CurriculumPrimary CurriculumAssessment

It is an amazing platform

Up to date, easily accessible and challenging for all

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0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13

4.95/5

Fast-track literacy progress with Reading Eggs, the world’s most engaging evidence-based reading program, developed to spark and support a lifelong love of reading. Used by over 20 million students and implemented in 16,000 schools worldwide, Reading Eggs is proven to visibly boost students’ reading skills in as little... Show more

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One‑on‑one LessonInteractive AnimationsAligned To The National Curriculum

Mostly definitely. It helps when you teach a multi grade class as it has planned progression. Great assessment.

Reading Eggs is fun and engaging for children. They are learning to read while enjoying a wide range of interactive activities. They love earning eggs and certificates. We have had great feedback from children, parents and staff who are all loving the program. We also have concrete evidence of the effectiveness of the program through our PTE and NGRT data, all of which has shown a marked improvement.

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0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13

11 reviews

EDClass

4.6/5

(32 reviews)

EDClass is a DfE-accredited alternative provider of online edcuation. We offer KS2, 3 & 4 virtual learning resources in Maths, English language and literature, Science chemistry/physics/biology, PE, PSHRE, functional skills Maths & English. Our teacher support is on demand and can be flexible based on the needs... Show more

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One-to-one Teacher SupportOnline LearningAttainment Tracking

This is a great service to use as an educational platform and also as a safeguarding children at home tool

I would recommend EDClass for a number of reasons. The first being the that the customer service team are extremely helpful. No matter which member of the team answers the phone, everyone is always there to help no matter what the query. Genuinely really nice people who are very helpful. Requests are always followed up straight away with no delay which is especially helpful for a school as it is really fast paced and things need to be put in place quickly. The second being the accessibility for staff. The daily attendance alerts you receive via email and text mean that you don't have to make time to look at student attendance on the account. This is helpful for me as I have such a busy schedule and don't have time to look everyday.

Free TrialPaid

8-10, 11-13, 14-16

32 reviews

9 case studies

1 independent evaluation

Classoos

4.35/5

(27 reviews)

Classoos is a digital textbook and learning resource platform, accessible on and offline on desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile. Classoos was created by technology experts who, as parents, had a vision of bringing childrens’ learning in line with the modern digital world: Making learning resources familiar, accessible and... Show more

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TextbooksEtextbooksDigitaltextbooks

Ease of access to textbook to pupils, meaning they don't need to carry heavy bags/forget books at home

it's early days but it's making things easier for my students to access the text book remotely

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11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19+

4.4/5

Manning's Tutors is dedicated to providing quality, engaging tuition for underprivileged students across the UK. With 15 years of experience collaborating with schools, we design efficient programs that yield exceptional pupil outcomes while minimizing teachers' administrative workload. What sets us apart is our commitment to simplicity, effectiveness, and... Show more

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National Tutoring ProgrammeNtpTuition

We have been working with Manning's since September and they have been fantastic, supporting us in setting up a robust tutoring system to support pupil progress. They have a thorough knowledge of the National Tutoring Programme and were able to provide supportive guidance on how the funding could be used and also the most effective ways to set up tutoring. Danie (our liaison officer) is amazing. Her communication is exceptional and she will always go the extra mile to ensure that tutoring is set up to meet the needs of our school and pupils. Danie will regularly set up weekly online meetings so that we can discuss the progress of each tutoring phase, making adaptations when and where necessary. She really has been key in supporting us to deliver nearly 2000 hours of tutoring. Johnny is also incredibly supportive, discussing the financial side of the tutoring programme, providing detailed breakdowns of attendance and progress, and also being able to visit the school to discuss plans for the 2023/2024 academic year. As a school we would highly recommend Manning's and we look forward to working with them next academic year.

Good quality tutors, quick response from the agency - approachable and helpful - and detailed feedback/attendance reports

Paid

8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18

4.85/5

Clicker is an award-winning, innovative reading and writing support tool that is designed for the primary classroom to help children of all abilities achieve rapid and permanent gains in their literacy skills. To aid schools as they support pupils’ learning needs, Clicker uses the principles of Universal Design... Show more

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Literacy SupportWriting SupportReading Support

I like putting all my ideas into boxes and then pasting them onto a different page so I can write my story. Benjamin Y5 I like being able to type my notes and then convert them to a story. It is a bit easier than regular typing. Jack Y6

Clicker is a great example of a software that actual gets results, enables student progress and builds confidence.

Paid

0-4, 5-7, 8-10

4.75/5

Welcome to FlashAcademy®, where innovation meets inclusivity to transform language education. Since 2016, FlashAcademy® has emerged as the UK’s leading EAL (English as an Additional Language) platform, championing English language acquisition for over 250,000 learners across 1,300 schools and recently expanding into international schools. At FlashAcademy®, cutting-edge technology... Show more

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Administer AssessmentsProvide LearningIndependent Learning

FlashAcademy is a great tool for supporting language learning and student progress. Students who completed daily lessons on FlashAcademy made better than expected progress, with significant improvements in their reading ages. The platform links to students' home languages and builds understanding based on their existing knowledge, making it an inclusive resource. It offers excellent assessment tools that help teachers assess students' language proficiency levels, track progress, plan additional support, enhancing the overall learning experience. FlashAcademy also boosts students' confidence, helping them overcome affective filters and succeed in their studies. The cross-curricular links further support students' understanding of key vocabulary and concepts in mainstream lessons. Overall, FlashAcademy is a highly effective resource for improving student outcomes.

Great resource with amazing assessment tool that supports pupils to improve their English Proficiency.

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5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19+

4.45/5

The National College is the most trusted CPD platform in education, helping schools and education settings worldwide ensure compliance, implement best practice and upskill staff. We offer thousands of resources, including guidance articles, policies, and templates, plus market-leading online appraisal software, all connected to the world’s largest... Show more

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CourseWebinarProfessional Development

We have been impressed with the support from the team and the quality of content.

TNC offers a wide range of webinars and courses which increases knowledge and understanding. To make it impactful, schools should also structure the webinars in a collaborative way - small groups, discussions, what would that look like in our context etc. to really get the best from the platform.

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0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18

4.9/5

now>press>play is an award-winning immersive audio resource that engages primary school children in the curriculum through sound, story and movement. In a now>press>play Experience every child is given a pair of wireless headphones. Immersed in sound, they become the main character in a story, meeting people, discovering places and solving problems on... Show more

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LessonsHardwareTeacher Training

Children love it, staff find it easy to set up and its a time saver.

I have already shared this with other schools.

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5-7, 8-10

22 reviews

1 case study

1 impact report

COCO THINKS and COCO MOVES

5/5

(17 reviews)

COCO THINKS and COCO MOVES is an exceptional educational and physical app designed for children in grades K-12, tailored for both neurotypical learners and those with learning and cognitive disorders. This revolutionary app introduces an invigorating active break every 15 minutes, ensuring children stay engaged and energized... Show more

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Brain TrainingPhysical ActivitiesGive Student Feedback

I did not find such a complete program, adapted to children with special needs but also to the culture of the territory and in difficulty.

I have not yet found such complete and suitable programs and applications, which work without internet and for a derisory cost.

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5-7, 8-10

4.25/5

Level Up Village (LUV) is a learning product of Language Testing International (LTI) . Its mission is to globalize the classroom by facilitating global collaboration and cultural exploration between students from around the world. Developed by teachers, language teaching experts, and STEAM subject matter experts and guided... Show more

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Inquiry-based LearningGlobal CommunicationIste Standards

My students have loved the LevelUp Village experiences they have participated in. Mostly they cannot wait to receive responses from their favorite students in the partner school. Although they do not know each other personally and do not exchange personal contact information, they make a true connection and are excited to see and hear from their "friends".

It has been a trial / error learning to navigate the dates / tasks / partners being paired with two different groups. One group has been able to progress but the other got stuck when the partner didn't release the videos. Overall it has been super positive - but, it was a little overwhelming for students to jump into the tasks. Thankfully we did celebrations, which they already had some vocabulary base for - but looking forward, i feel like i will have to create materials to help them have some vocabulary base before jumping into the new topics. I'd love to see materials included for that. That would put me at a 10

Paid

5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19+

3.75/5

Pango is for schools who want quality, choice and flexibility when it comes to subject planning. We offer a range of progressive schemes of work from trusted publishers across nine subjects and thousands of stand-alone supporting resources – and our library is always growing. We know that one size... Show more

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Lesson PlansSchemes Of WorkCpd Videos

Still exploring the site and materials

Having resources from a host of providers in one place is a huge sell here rather than searching multiple sites. As it’s still growing this is why I gave it a 9/10.

FreemiumFree TrialPaid

0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16

5 reviews

Mirodo

4.3/5

(5 reviews)

Support teachers with simple, easy-to-use formative & summative assessments across KS2. From Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation to Reading and Maths, Mirodo’s bank of assessments and questions has it all covered across Years 3-6. With thousands of prepared differentiated questions, you can help pupils to build fluency and problem-solving.... Show more

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It has a variety of tasks and questions for children and works well as homework. It can also be used in class but we always have technical difficulties in our school which then prolongs the lesson. It has reduced workload for children but alot of the children do not use it at home.

Simple, engaging

Paid

5-7, 8-10

5 reviews

DocsPlus

5/5

(1 review)

Help struggling writers overcome barriers to progress with DocsPlus, our award-winning writing tool for secondary schools. Use for day-to-day lesson support and in place of human scribes/readers in exams if students qualify for additional access arrangements. Create structured writing - Intelligent word prediction, writing frames and curriculum vocabulary banks... Show more

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DocsPlus is good because it helps with spelling. Eddie Y7 DocsPlus is helpful. Luis Y9 I like being able to mind map ideas, go back to them and move them around until I’m happy with them. I also like being able to upload my mind map to a document so that I can work on it. Bex Y8

Paid

11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19+

1 review