The Impact Podcast

Investigative journalist and former secondary school teacher James McEnaney wrote the book on Scottish education - literally. In this episode he joins Fin and Jane to discuss the truth about Scottish ...

17 Marras 202151min

This week Fin and Jane discuss their work over the last year, focusing on four of the schools they have worked with during the Covid-19 pandemic and how they have made an impact. If your school has ...

10 Marras 202150min

The second half of the autumn term is often considered the most difficult by many teachers. This year, Covid is continuing to add to the pressure and Curriculum for Wales is looming. In this episode J...

3 Marras 202131min

This week Jane and Fin are joined by special guest Lucy Crehan, international education researcher, former teacher and author of Clever Lands. They discuss curriculum design and development around the...

20 Loka 202130min

Have we got our professional learning priorities right? With Curriculum for Wales on the horizon, teachers need the best, most effective professional learning. But are they getting it? Fin and Jane di...

13 Loka 202146min

Teachers want to do the best for their pupils, so they need access to the best professional learning. This week Fin and Jane explain how Impact’s research-led resources can help teachers make an impac...

6 Loka 202122min

The Covid-19 pandemic is still ongoing, and in many places it’s schools that are being hit the hardest, with pupils, teachers and in some cases even whole year groups absent. In this emotional special...

1 Loka 202136min

This week Fin and Jane are joined by Dr Kevin Smith, Senior Lecturer in Education at Cardiff University, to discuss curriculum theory. Dr Smith has been working with pioneer schools in the early stage...

29 Syys 202141min