Senedd election special episode 1: Welsh Conservatives
With the Senedd elections taking place in May, the Impact Podcast has teamed up with the Emma and Tom Talk Teaching podcast to interview candidates from the six main political parties about their educ...
16 Mar 24min
Episode 226: What happens when a school rethinks learning
Fin speaks to special guest Pam Potter, a teacher at Neyland Community School. Together they discuss what happens when a school rethinks learning.Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com...
11 Mar 26min
Episode 225: Two schools’ improvement journeys
Fin discusses the work Impact has done with two very different schools - Neyland Primary in Wales and Hyndland Secondary in Scotland - and the impact it has had on teaching and learning.Social media:*...
4 Mar 33min
Episode 224: Self evaluation - a tool that works
Delving into the details of the annual report by Estyn’s Chief Inspector, Fin explains why self-evaluation is critical to improving teaching and learning. Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.fac...
25 Feb 30min
Episode 223: Reading - why Wales fails
Returning to the topic of reading, Fin and Jane discuss recent developments that highlight why Wales is still failing when it comes to this crucial element of education. Social media:* Facebook page: ...
11 Feb 43min
Episode 222: Improving teaching practice, with Larbert High School
Jane and Finola are joined by Kate Couper and Jack Rennie-Evans, teachers from Larbert High School in Scotland. They discuss the work Impact did with Larbert helping teachers take ownership of their o...
4 Feb 45min
Episode 221: Teachers and Senedd elections
With four months to go until Wales takes to the polls, Fin and Jane discuss what teachers need to know about the Senedd elections. Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123...
28 Jan 39min
Episode 220: Retrieval practice - fidelity over form
Fin and Jane return to the subject of retrieval practice. Many schools say they are doing it, but how is it actually being done? In this episode they discuss the purpose of retrieval practice and how ...
21 Jan 51min
