The Impact Podcast

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

As some primary schools in Wales reopen their doors to foundation pupils, Fin and Jane return with a new episode to ask - is it the journey or the destination that’s important in learning? They talk a...

24 Feb 202131min

With some pupils set to return to schools in Wales after the half term break, thoughts are turning to the longer-term future for education. In this episode Jane and Fin discuss how educators can build...

10 Feb 202131min