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
Episode 219: What to do about cognitive load
Jane and Fin return to one of the most popular topics they’ve discussed on this podcast - cognitive load theory. This time they look at it from a teaching perspective and what teachers are experiencin...
14 Jan 59min
Episode 218: Which country’s curriculum is best?
Happy New Year! In the first episode of 2026, Fin and Jane discuss a report that compares education systems around the world and ask - which country’s curriculum is best?Read the summary report here: ...
7 Jan 46min
Episode 217: Our year in schools
In the last episode of 2025, Fin and Jane look back over the last twelve months and discuss some of the schools they’ve worked with. We hope you have a very Merry Christmas and we’ll be back in 2026!S...
17 Dec 202528min
Episode 216: Vocabulary, with Alison Williamson
Jane and Fin are joined by Alison Williamson, a teacher and professional learning lead at Llanvihangel and Llanfoist primary schools in Abergavenny. Together they talk through vocabulary development a...
10 Dec 202548min
Episode 215: The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy
Fin and Jane discuss the publication of Fin’s new book, The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: A Toolkit for Research-Informed Teaching. Order your copy here: https://amzn.to/4lsupnbSocial media:* Faceboo...
3 Dec 202529min
