Episode 33: Stories from teaching

In this episode, Fin dissects a recent Welsh Government report into patterns of attainment in reading and numeracy in Wales. She looks at what the data says and the questions is raises. Social media:*...

1 Jul 48min

Anna Brychan is the new Minister for Education and the Welsh Language in the Plaid Cymru led Welsh Government. She joins Fin to talk about her new role and Plaid’s education policies, as well as answe...

24 Jun 32min

In this episode, Fin is joined by educator and author Rachel Ball.They discuss her book 'The Scaffolding Effect' (co-authored with Alex Fairlamb) and explore how teachers can use scaffolding and adapt...

17 Jun 29min

Estyn is the final arbitrator of self-evaluation and quality in Wales’s schools, especially at primary level. But how much influence does the inspectorate have on outcomes, and is the inspection proce...

10 Jun 41min

The disadvantage gap in education is persistent and deeply damaging to educational outcomes. In this episode, Finola asks: Why is the gap not closing in Wales?Social media:* Facebook page: https://www...

3 Jun 51min

Fin is joined by Organized Binder creator Mitch Weathers and first grade teacher Sarah Oberle to discuss their new book - Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom. To order their book, visit:Execut...

20 Mai 35min

Wales has a new Cabinet Minister for Education - Anna Brychan. In this bonus episode, Fin looks at Ms Brychan’s record in education and the challenges she faces in her new role. Social media:* Faceboo...

14 Mai 14min

After the Senedd election Wales has a new government led by Plaid Cymru. But what will this mean for education policy? Fin is joined by Tom Breeze from the Emma and Tom Talk Teaching podcast to discus...

13 Mai 51min