Magic Page has engaged all my Reception class children from the most able to those with limited literacy skills. Its Interactive Whiteboard format captivates the children's attention and there is a real sense of excitement and anticipation as they sit on the carpet. Magic Page caters for the auditory, visual and kinesthetic learner brilliantly. The software has not only supported my literacy teaching but impacted greatly on the children's competence in IT. The use of the video, recorded sound, teacher and navigation tools has given my class of 4 year olds a wealth of IT expertise whilst at the same time a genuine love of story like no other resource I've used. It is a joy to watch the children, retell stories about their favourite Oxford Reading Tree characters with such expression and enthusiasm, whilst confidently navigating through an electronic book to an audience. Magic Page has greatly improved the children's quality of story telling.

The impact on learning and work of the teacher in the classroom, to what extent and in which areas

This year the children engaged with the Oxford Reading Tree characters more readily as a result of using Magic Page. They have noticeably developed their story telling abilities and are able to transfer this skill when using the Picture only Oxford Reading Tree books. The children have also gained a vast knowledge about the use of character and sequence of events in a story. They have experienced through the talking book, that we read print from left to right and top to bottom. Magic Page clearly demonstrates the relationship between illustration and the written word. I have found that the children have successfully transferred their understanding about how a book works, where you start reading etc to other books that they read. Magic Page is a wonderful resource to teach reading and writing skills to the very young in a meaningful and purposeful context based on everyday familiar experiences and children's interests. It is teacher friendly, quick to prepare, follows a familiar format and supports cross curricular links, particularly with IT, Personal & Social Development and Knowledge & Understanding of the World.

How the resource supports or enhances the everyday life or work of the teachers, pupils or schools

Magic Page can be used for whole class and smaller teaching groups in the classroom and in the IT Suite. My children also access it in Continuous Curriculum Provision time as an independent chosen activity. They navigate through the talking books competently, using it to improve their reading and writing skills. Visitors to my class always comment on the children's confidence at using this software and enjoy listening to such young children talk about books using the visuals and audios as their stimulus.

Cost effectiveness in terms of educational aims and results, not just price

I have only been using Magic Page since Sept'07 but its impact on children's progress in literacy has been tremendous. Within 6 weeks of using this resource, I asked our Head to invest in Magic Page for other year groups as I could see the benefits would be far reaching. Magic Page was very well received by my Reception Parents when I demonstrated its wonders at a reading curriculum evening. In my view, Magic Page has been well worth the money and a resource that I would now not wish to be without.