The Impact Podcast

The 2021 Senedd election takes place on May 6. In this series of special episodes, Fin and Jane ask politicians from the four main political parties in Wales about their education policies. In this ep...

27 Apr 202112min

The 2021 Senedd election takes place on May 6. In this series of special episodes, Fin and Jane ask politicians from the four main political parties in Wales about their education policies. In this ep...

26 Apr 202121min

Assessment is always a hot topic in education, but with the disruption of Covid and preparation for Curriculum for Wales, it’s at the forefront of many teachers’ minds. In this episode Fin and Jane ta...

21 Apr 202135min

Fin and Jane are back after the Easter break and this week they’re talking about what Impact is all about. A year into the pandemic, it’s time to reflect on what the business stands for. They also dis...

14 Apr 202130min

This week Fin and Jane have a wide-ranging discussion about the learning process, including the roles of knowledge and enquiry and the importance of changing your mind. Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane ...

24 Mar 202130min

Fin and Jane are joined by special guest Jared Cooney Horvath to discuss the science of learning. An award-winning cognitive neuroscientist and best-selling author, Jared has been on a mission to brin...

17 Mar 202148min

Despite the disruption of Covid-19, schools will still be required to implement Curriculum for Wales from September 2022. In this episode, Jane and Fin look back at how CfW was developed, look forward...

10 Mar 202139min

This week Fin and Jane reflect on their time as teachers and share some stories and experiences from the classroom that have helped shape their thinking and inform their professional practice. Hosts...

3 Mar 202142min