Episode 113: The Estyn effect
Estyn recently made an announcement about changes to the school inspection process in Wales. In this episode Fin and Jane discuss what the changes are and what they mean for schools. Buy Power Up Yo...
26 Huhti 202345min
Episode 112: The teaching and learning gap
It’s the gap that all teachers should be focused on - the teaching and learning gap. But what is it and how can it be closed? Jane and Fin discuss. Buy Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co...
19 Huhti 202353min
Episode 111: In the news #3
In this episode Fin and Jane take a look at some recent education-related news and announcements in Wales, including the National Education Mission Roadmap. Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact...
29 Maalis 202343min
Episode 110: The Scottish Route to CfW
In this episode Fin and Jane examine the progress of Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence. Looking back at previous episodes, they discuss what Wales can learn from the experiences of schools in Scotl...
22 Maalis 202343min
Episode 109: Assessment and progression in CfW, with Matthew McAvoy
In this episode Jane and Fin discuss assessment and progression in Curriculum for Wales with Matthew McAvoy, assistant head at Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni. Impact has been working with the Cwm Rhymni clust...
15 Maalis 202320min
Episode 108: Power Up Your Pedagogy, with Bruce Robertson
This week sees the publication of a new book - Power Up Your Pedagogy: The Illustrated Handbook of Teaching. Written by Bruce Robertson and illustrated by Impact’s Finola Wilson, the book is a one-sto...
8 Maalis 202318min
Episode 107: CfE is failing - Will CfW fail too?
New research from Scotland shows Curriculum for Excellence is failing, with a narrowing of the curriculum in secondary schools and low-performing subjects being cut. Jane and Fin discuss what this mea...
1 Maalis 202344min
Episode 106: Vulnerable and disadvantaged learners
In this episode, Fin and Jane discuss how to support vulnerable and disadvantaged learners. With policy and funding often focused on this cohort, what does the research say will make an impact? Subs...
15 Helmi 202338min
