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
Episode 198: We need to talk about oracy
Oracy is a vital skill for learning, but its value is not always fully appreciated. That’s why, in this episode, Fin and Jane are talking about oracy, why it’s important and how teachers can improve i...
25 Juni 202546min
Episode 197: Estyn’s recommendations 2024-2025 - Part 2
In this second part of Jane and Fin’s look at Estyn recommendations, they discuss the inspectorate’s interim letters to schools. These letters give more information about what schools are doing and ho...
18 Juni 20251h 1min
Episode 196: Estyn recommendations 2024-2025 - Part 1
In this first of two episodes, Fin and Jane look at some of Estyn’s recent recommendations to schools. What are inspectors telling schools they must work on and what are schools doing as a result?Soci...
11 Juni 202549min
