Episode 211: “Why I quit.” Literacy expert speaks out
Last week, literacy expert Elizabeth Nonweiler quit the Welsh Government’s expert literacy panel, calling it ‘not fit for purpose’. In this episode, she speaks to Fin and Jane about why she quit and w...
5 Nov 202532min
Episode 210: In the news #10, with Rob Randel
Fin takes a look at the latest Welsh Government announcements and speaks to special guest Rob Randel about developments in reading. Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales12...
22 Okt 202558min
Episode 209: Questioning for learning
In this episode Fin and Jane return to a popular topic - questioning. They take a detailed look at how to use questions in the classroom, including lots of worked examples. Social media:* Facebook pag...
15 Okt 202541min
Episode 208: Barriers to learning #2: Pupils don’t learn what they’re taught
In the second part of a new series looking at barriers to learning, Jane and Finola discuss what you can do if you’ve taught something, but your pupils aren’t learning it. Social media:* Facebook page...
8 Okt 202537min
Episode 207: Positive change, with Innes Robinson
In this episode, Fin and Jane are joined by Innes Robinson, executive headteacher of Pencoedtre and Whitmore High Schools in Barry. They discuss his career and how he has helped turn around challengin...
1 Okt 202538min
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
