Episode 134: Looking back at the science of learning, with Jared Cooney Horvath
Back in episode 35, more than two years ago, Fin and Jane were joined by special guest Jared Cooney Horvath to discuss the science of learning. In this episode they look back at that discussion and re...
8 Nov 202337min
Episode 133: More budget cuts, bigger threat
The Welsh Government has made significant in-year spending cuts that will hit the already beleaguered education budget. Fin and Jane discuss what impact this will have on schools and teachers. Heads ...
25 Okt 202350min
Episode 132: Closing the disadvantage gap
Closing the disadvantage gap is a national priority, and it should be everyone's responsibility, from school staff to governors and parents. But closing the gap is not just about making teaching and l...
18 Okt 202347min
Episode 131: Building CfW, with Hugo Hutchison
In this episode Fin and Jane are joined by Hugo Hutchison, headteacher at Monmouth Comprehensive School. They discuss the school’s approach to Curriculum for Wales and professional learning, which has...
11 Okt 202334min
Episode 130: Looking back at deliberate practice
Pupils shouldn’t be the only learners in the classroom. Good teachers are constantly learning new knowledge and developing new understanding and then using it in their practice. In this episode, Fin a...
4 Okt 202353min
Episode 129: Reading comprehension, with Chris Such
In this episode Jane and Fin are joined by Chris Such, author of The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading. They discuss reading comprehension across the curriculum. Heads and teachers in Wale...
27 Sep 202348min
Episode 128: Estyn recommendations - an analysis
Impact Wales has conducted an analysis of Estyn’s recommendations for all primary and secondary schools that received a full inspection in the 2022/23 academic year. In this episode, Fin and Jane disc...
20 Sep 202354min
Episode 127: Tracking progress in CfW, part 2
In this episode Fin and Jane are joined by Paul Phillips, headteacher at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Flint. They discuss how Impact has supported the school to track progress in Curriculum fo...
13 Sep 202331min
