Episode 206: Barriers to learning #1: Passive learners
In this episode, Fin and Jane launch a new series exploring barriers to learning. They start by discussing passive learners. We’re delivering a workshop at the Thinking Deeply about Primary Education ...
24 Sep 202552min
Episode 205: Raising maths attainment, with Kieran Mackle & Estyn
In this episode, Jane and Fin speak to teacher and author Kieran Mackle about raising maths attainment, and discuss a recent Estyn report into mathematics teaching. We’re delivering a workshop at the ...
17 Sep 202544min
Episode 204: Helping struggling readers
Reading ability among pupils is one of the biggest indicators of future success. In this episode Fin and Jane discuss how teachers can support struggling pupils improve their reading. How can you use ...
10 Sep 202542min
Episode 203: The NI curriculum review, with Lucy Crehan
In this episode, Jane and Fin are joined by international education expert Lucy Crehan. They discuss Lucy’s recent work on the review of Northern Ireland’s curriculum. Social media:* Facebook page: ht...
3 Sep 202537min
Episode 202: In the news #9
In the first episode of the 2025/26 academic year, Fin and Jane discuss some of the education news and announcements you might have missed over the summer.Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.fac...
27 Aug 202554min
Episode 201: Ten years of Impact
Impact Wales is ten years old! To celebrate a decade of supporting schools and teachers, Fin and Jane share the story behind the business and some of their highlights from the last ten years. Social m...
16 Juli 202537min
Episode 200: Compliance or empowerment?
When does consistency in teaching become compliance? In this episode, Jane and Fin discuss consistency, compliance and empowerment in the classroom. Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook....
9 Juli 202531min
Episode 199: Revisiting the learning trajectory, with Jared Cooney Horvath
Back in 2021 Fin and Jane spoke to neuroscientist and educator Dr Jared Cooney Horvath about how learning happens. Since then there’s been an explosion of interest in this topic among teachers, so in ...
2 Juli 202535min
