Episode 190: Closing the disadvantage gap, with Finola Wilson
Fin’s new book - Closing the Disadvantage Gap in Schools: A Visual Workbook - is being published later this month. In this episode she speaks to Jane about the book and four practical ideas to close t...
2 Apr 202539min
Episode 189: How to teach reading, with Jolly Phonics
It’s one of the most important things a teacher needs to know, but often one of the most difficult to do - teaching reading. In this episode Fin and Jane are joined by Sue Lloyd and Sara Wernham of Jo...
26 Mar 202533min
Episode 188: Estyn’s view of reading
The teaching of early reading in Wales has been a hot topic recently. In this episode, Jane and Fin discuss the evidence Estyn Chief Inspector Owen Evans gave to a Senedd committee on this subject. Th...
19 Mar 202540min
Episode 187: Retrieval practice
Retrieval practice is the act of trying to recall previously learned information. In this episode, Jane and Fin discuss how it works and how you can use it in your classroom effectively. LINKSFREE web...
12 Mar 202545min
Episode 186: Making Change Stick, with Dr James Mannion
Fin and Jane are joined by educator Dr James Mannion, author of Making Change Stick: A Practical Guide to Implementing School Improvement. They discuss the challenges of implementing change in the cla...
5 Mar 202546min
Episode 185: Money really matters to schools
The Welsh Government recently published a review of the school funding formula. In this episode, Jane and Finola discuss where school funding in Wales comes from, how it’s distributed and how it’s spe...
19 Feb 202540min
Episode 184: Worked Examples
Worked examples are an excellent way to manage pupils’ cognitive load. In this episode, Fin and Jane discuss the benefits of using worked examples and the “I do, we do, you do” teaching method. LINKSS...
12 Feb 202537min
Episode 183: Update to the Middle Tier Review
The Welsh Government has published an update to the Middle Tier Review and the professional learning landscape in Wales. Jane and Fin summarise the news and what it might mean for schools. LINKSSpring...
5 Feb 202542min
