Episode 24: Building resilient learners
Resilience is a vital skill for learning and for life, but the disruption to schooling during the pandemic has led to a loss of resilience among learners. In this episode Jane and Fin look at the cogn...
9 Des 202026min
Episode 23: In conversation with Prof. Rob Coe
This week Fin and Jane are joined by Professor Rob Coe, Director of Research and Development at Evidence Based Education and Senior Associate at the Education Endowment Foundation. They discuss assess...
2 Des 202048min
Episode 22: In conversation with Melissa Armishaw
This week Fin and Jane are in conversation with Melissa Armishaw, headteacher of Waunfawr Primary School in Crosskeys. They discuss the unique challenges of running a small primary school in the curre...
25 Nov 202027min
Episode 21: Has professional learning changed forever?
Professional learning has changed, both in terms of content and delivery, with inset days and face-to-face sessions increasingly giving way to online learning and digital alternatives. In this episode...
18 Nov 202023min
Special Episode: Wales cancels 2021 exams - what does it mean?
Education Minister Kirsty Williams has announced the cancellation of GCSE, AS and A-level examinations for 2021, to be replaced with classroom assessment. In this special episode Fin and Jane discuss ...
11 Nov 202024min
Episode 20: In conversation with Daisy Christodoulou
Fin and Jane are joined by Daisy Christodoulou, Director of Education at No More Marking, to discuss assessment, marking and professional learning and development. Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Mill...
11 Nov 202031min
Episode 19: We need to talk about assessment
As schools and teachers continue to prepare for the introduction of Curriculum for Wales, even with the continuing challenges of Covid-19, this week Fin and Jane discuss the future of assessment. What...
4 Nov 202035min
Episode 18: In conversation with Leanne Eyre
This week Leanne Eyre, deputy head of Elfed High School in Buckley, Flintshire, joins Jane and Fin in conversation. They discuss the changes taking place and the challenges being discovered in both te...
21 Okt 202039min
