The Impact Podcast

In this episode Fin and Jane return to the topic of the middle tier and look at how schools are being supported to improve. Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123* Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/* Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/Contact:Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140BOOKSClosing the Disadvantage Gap:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1032824107/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

With a year to go until the Senedd elections, Fin and Jane set out the five key education issues in Wales and look at what each of the main political parties has said about them. Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123* Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/* Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/Contact:Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140BOOKSClosing the Disadvantage GapPRE-ORDER:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1032824107/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

Having a wide vocabulary at a young age is an early indicator of later academic success. In this episode, Jane and Fin discuss how broadening pupils' vocabulary can have an impact in the classroom, and on the outcomes of disadvantaged pupils in particular. Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123* Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/* Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/Contact:Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140BOOKSClosing the Disadvantage GapPRE-ORDER:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1032824107/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

For five years, the Impact podcast has been saying things about education in Wales that others won't, or can't - truths that others can't admit and opinions that others wouldn't dare to share.In this episode, Fin and Jane discuss some of the things that still can't be said. Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123* Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/* Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/Contact:Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140BOOKSClosing the Disadvantage GapPRE-ORDER:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1032824107/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

The expertise reversal effect suggests that teaching methods that work with pupils with little prior knowledge may be less effective for those with more knowledge. In this episode, Jane and Finola discuss what the effect is and how it impacts learning as well as sharing some examples. Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123* Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/* Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/Contact:Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140BOOKSClosing the Disadvantage GapPRE-ORDER:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1032824107/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

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 the gap that teachers can use in the classroom. Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123* Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/* Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/Contact:Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140BOOKSClosing the Disadvantage GapPRE-ORDER:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1032824107/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

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 Jolly Phonics to discuss how to teach reading. LINKSFREE webinar: Closing the Disadvantage Gap, April 9th, 4pm-4:45pmBook tickets hereSocial media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123* Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/* Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/Contact:Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140BOOKSClosing the Disadvantage GapPRE-ORDER:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1032824107/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

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. The second part of this podcast will be available exclusively on our private Facebook group for teachers and leaders in Wales - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/LINKSFREE webinar: Closing the Disadvantage Gap, April 9th, 4pm-4:45pmBook tickets hereSocial media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123* Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/* Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/Contact:Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

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 webinar: Closing the Disadvantage Gap, April 9th, 4pm-4:45pmBook tickets hereSocial media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123* Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/* Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/Contact:Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

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 classroom.LINKSSpring workshop:* Closing the disadvantage Gap – April 2ndSign up here: Impact Wales Workshops Spring 2025Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123* Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/* Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/Contact:Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

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 spent. LINKSSpring workshop:* Closing the disadvantage Gap – April 2ndSign up here: Impact Wales Workshops Spring 2025Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123* Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/* Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/Contact:Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

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. LINKSSpring workshop:* Closing the disadvantage Gap – April 2ndSign up here: Impact Wales Workshops Spring 2025Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123* Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/* Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/Contact:Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

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 workshop:* Closing the disadvantage Gap – April 2ndSign up here: Impact Wales Workshops Spring 2025Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123* Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/* Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/Contact:Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

It's been almost a decade since the publication of Successful Futures, the review by Graham Donaldson that led to the development of Curriculum for Wales. In this third of three episodes, Fin and Jane look at some of the key recommendations and themes from the original report. LINKSSpring workshops:* Effective questioning – February 20th* Improving reading for secondary schools – March 12th* Closing the disadvantage Gap – April 2ndSign up here: Impact Wales Workshops Spring 2025Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123* Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/* Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/Contact:Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

It's been almost a decade since the publication of Successful Futures, the review by Graham Donaldson that led to the development of Curriculum for Wales. In this second of three episodes, Fin and Jane look at some of the key recommendations and themes from the original report. LINKSSpring workshops:* Effective questioning – February 20th* Improving reading for secondary schools – March 12th* Closing the disadvantage Gap – April 2ndSign up here: Impact Wales Workshops Spring 2025Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123* Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/* Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/Contact:Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

It's been almost a decade since the publication of Successful Futures, the review by Graham Donaldson that led to the development of Curriculum for Wales. In this first of three episodes, Jane and Fin look back at some of the educational changes that have taken place over the last ten years. LINKSSpring workshops:* Effective questioning – February 20th* Improving reading for secondary schools – March 12th* Closing the disadvantage Gap – April 2ndSign up here: Impact Wales Workshops Spring 2025Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123* Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/* Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/Contact:Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

It's 2025, and in this first episode of the new year, Finola and Jane will be recapping all the education news and announcements you might have missed over the festive period. LINKSHeads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/Join our email subscriber list, just email:enquiries@impact.walesFollow us on BlueSky:@impactwales.bsky.socialBuy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

In the last episode of 2024, Jane and Fin look back at the work they've delivered in schools across Wales this year. From all of us at Impact Wales, we hope you have a very Merry Christmas, and we'll be back in 2025!LINKSHeads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/Join our email subscriber list, just email:enquiries@impact.walesFollow us on BlueSky:@impactwales.bsky.socialBuy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

Have teachers in Wales been rebranded?A Welsh Government consultation suggests teaching is out, and ‘enabling learning' is in. Jane and Fin discuss this significant development. LINKSCurriculum for Wales updated sections of Framework guidance consultation:https://www.gov.wales/curriculum-wales-updated-sections-framework-guidanceHeads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/Join our email subscriber list, just email:enquiries@impact.walesFollow us on BlueSky:@impactwales.bsky.socialBuy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

In this episode Fin and Jane look back at some of the work they have done with schools over the last ten years and ask - what do schools do well? What are the steps you need to take to make whatever you are doing as effective as it can be?LINKSFollow us on BlueSky:@impactwales.bsky.socialWelsh Medium ‘Pedagogy at the Heart of CfW - Professional Learning Pack':www.impact.wales/product/addysgeg-yn-cig-addysgu-a-phwrpas/Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

How can you make learning effortless? In this episode, Jane and Fin discuss the research and some of the techniques teachers can use in the classroom. LINKSFollow us on BlueSky:@impactwales.bsky.socialWelsh Medium ‘Pedagogy at the Heart of CfW - Professional Learning Pack':www.impact.wales/product/addysgeg-yn-cig-addysgu-a-phwrpas/Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

Generative learning is the process of making connections between new and existing learning. It is how learners become active participants in their own learning, rather than passively receiving information. In this episode Fin and Jane discuss how teachers can implement generative learning in the classroom.LINKSFollow us on BlueSky:@impactwales.bsky.socialWelsh Medium ‘Pedagogy at the Heart of CfW - Professional Learning Pack':www.impact.wales/product/addysgeg-yn-cig-addysgu-a-phwrpas/Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

In this episode, Jane and Fin bring you up to date with the latest educational news and announcements from the Welsh Government and elsewhere. LINKSFollow us on BlueSky:@impactwales.bsky.socialWelsh Medium ‘Pedagogy at the Heart of CfW - Professional Learning Pack':www.impact.wales/product/addysgeg-yn-cig-addysgu-a-phwrpas/Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

In this episode Fin and Jane are joined by special guest Rhys Williams, the Wales reporter for ITV News. They discuss his excellent recent report into reading in Wales and the fallout in the Senedd and beyond. LINKSFollow us on BlueSky:@impactwales.bsky.socialWelsh Medium ‘Pedagogy at the Heart of CfW - Professional Learning Pack':www.impact.wales/product/addysgeg-yn-cig-addysgu-a-phwrpas/Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

There's a significant body of research that shows retrieval practice is an effective and powerful learning strategy. In this episode Jane and Fin discuss retrieval practice and how teachers can make the bridge between research and classroom practice.LINKSFollow us on BlueSky:@impactwales.bsky.socialWelsh Medium ‘Pedagogy at the Heart of CfW - Professional Learning Pack':www.impact.wales/product/addysgeg-yn-cig-addysgu-a-phwrpas/Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

Writing is an essential skill for life, but creating a curriculum that helps pupils develop all the different elements of writing is a specialist skill. In this episode, Fin and Jane break down what writing is and how to get it right. LINKSFollow us on BlueSky:@impactwales.bsky.socialWelsh Medium ‘Pedagogy at the Heart of CfW - Professional Learning Pack':www.impact.wales/product/addysgeg-yn-cig-addysgu-a-phwrpas/Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

In this episode Fin and Jane discuss the ongoing impact of the Covid pandemic and the lockdowns on pupils' behaviour in the classroom - what's happening and what are teachers experiencing?LINKSFollow us on BlueSky: @impactwales.bsky.socialWelsh Medium ‘Pedagogy at the Heart of CfW - Professional Learning Pack': www.impact.wales/product/addysgeg-yn-cig-addysgu-a-phwrpas/Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

Since starting this podcast Fin and Jane have interviewed two Welsh Education Ministers - Kirsty Williams and Jeremy Miles - putting to them questions from teachers and school leaders. Current Cabinet Secretary for Education Lynne Neagle has been invited, but she has so far declined. In this episode, Fin and Jane discuss some of the questions they would ask Ms Neagle and how she might respond, based on her public statements so far. LINKSFollow us on BlueSky: @impactwales.bsky.socialWelsh Medium ‘Pedagogy at the Heart of CfW - Professional Learning Pack': www.impact.wales/product/addysgeg-yn-cig-addysgu-a-phwrpas/Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

With education funding in Wales in such a dire situation, school improvement is stalling and professional learning is not taking place. In this episode Jane and Fin discuss some fixes to mitigate against the problems. LINKSFollow us on BlueSky: @impactwales.bsky.socialWelsh Medium ‘Pedagogy at the Heart of CfW - Professional Learning Pack': www.impact.wales/product/addysgeg-yn-cig-addysgu-a-phwrpas/Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

This episode features several conversations with teachers about the work Impact has done in their schools and the difference the support has made. To hear the conversations in full, you can listen back to the following episodes of the Impact Podcast: Episode 123: Tracking progress in CfW: https://www.impact.wales/podcasts/podcast/364fb01c-f13a-4d15-98ce-d97dad21f120/ Episode 127: Tracking progress in CfW, part 2: https://www.impact.wales/podcasts/podcast/74d4f00f-3cc6-42fc-95e9-d698bc39071d/ Episode 146: A culture of professional learning, with Sue Marles : https://www.impact.wales/podcasts/podcast/e5247939-39b2-442f-ab75-3153d951144b/ LINKS Follow us on BlueSky: @impactwales.bsky.social Welsh Medium ‘Pedagogy at the Heart of CfW - Professional Learning Pack': www.impact.wales/product/addysgeg-yn-cig-addysgu-a-phwrpas/ Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

How do you give each of your pupils the teaching or support they need? One method is differentiation. But what is differentiation and how can you do it successfully in your classroom? Jane and Fin discuss. LINKSFollow us on BlueSky: @impactwales.bsky.socialWelsh Medium ‘Pedagogy at the Heart of CfW - Professional Learning Pack': www.impact.wales/product/addysgeg-yn-cig-addysgu-a-phwrpas/Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplusHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

In this episode, Fin and Jane bring you up to date with the latest educational news and announcements from the Welsh Government and elsewhere.LINKSFollow us on BlueSky: @impactwales.bsky.socialWelsh Medium ‘Pedagogy at the Heart of CfW - Professional Learning Pack': www.impact.wales/product/addysgeg-yn-cig-addysgu-a-phwrpas/Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplusHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

In this episode, Fin and Jane look back on a busy year and discuss some of the highlights as they round up 2024. Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

In this episode Jane and Fin discuss the power of drawing and using visuals as a highly effective learning strategy. Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message

How do you sequence your curriculum in your school to ensure it is coherent and builds successfully through the year groups? In this episode Find and Jane set out a practical approach to curriculum coherence. Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message

New data has been released by the Welsh Government about the national test results. And it's very bad. Fin and Jane discuss the data and why what it reveals is nothing short of a national scandal. Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message

In this episode, Fin and Jane are joined by education explorer and author Lucy Crehan to discuss Curriculum for Wales. Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message

In this second of two episodes, Jane and Fin analyse the recommendations made by Wales' education inspectorate Estyn in the 2023/24 academic year so far. Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message

In this first of two episodes, Jane and Fin analyse the recommendations made by Wales' education inspectorate Estyn in the 2023/24 academic year so far. Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message

Wales' Cabinet Secretary for Education, Lynne Neagle, has given some indications of her priorities and the potential direction of travel for education. Jane and Fin discuss. Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message

There's a crisis in education in Wales, and schools are under enormous pressure. So, in this episode, Fin and Jane ask what teachers should stop doing to help themselves and their learners. Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message

How do you go from novice to expert? In this episode Fin and Jane discuss the idea at the very heart of teaching and learning. Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message

Teachers often feel that their learners are not resilient enough. In this episode, Jane and Fin look at the relationship between resilience and independent learning and discuss how teachers can support resilience in the classroom. Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message

Wales' new Cabinet Secretary for Education, Lynne Neagle, has given the first indications of how she will handle her brief. Fin and Jane discuss How Ms Neagle has started her new role. Publication of the Independent Welsh Pay Review Body's strategic review of the structure of teachers' and leaders' pay and conditions in Wales: https://www.gov.wales/written-statement-publication-independent-welsh-pay-review-bodys-strategic-review-structure Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message

Wales has a new cabinet secretary for education - Lynne Neagle. In this episode, Jane and Fin discuss the five challenges she faces in the role and how she might tackle them. Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message

Wales has a new cabinet secretary for education - Lynne Neagle. In this special episode, Fin and Jane ask if Ms Neagle can fix the crisis in education, as well as discussing the recent IFS report, which lays bare the scale of the challenge she faces. IFS report, Major Challenges for Education in Wales: https://ifs.org.uk/publications/major-challenges-education-wales Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message

In this episode, Fin and Jane bring you up to date with the latest educational news and announcements from the Welsh Government, Estyn and elsewhere. LINKS Estyn's National Headteacher Conference: https://freshwater.eventscase.com/EN/estynheadteacherconference/Resources 14-16 learning under the Curriculum for Wales: https://www.gov.wales/14-16-learning-under-curriculum-wales Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message

Effective feedback is essential for pupil progress. While many teachers give feedback in class, they might not appreciate why it's so important. Fin and Jane discuss how to give effective feedback. Education Endowment Foundation feedback guidance report: https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evidence/teaching-learning-toolkit/feedback Our active feedback tasks sketchnote: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BlVe49Nn9FM6qIoMIqXCdauPvz0LLXIz/view Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906 Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message

In this episode Jane and Fin are taking it back to basics and discussing how to teach the basics of literacy and numeracy. Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/ Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message

Multiple choice questions are an amazing resource - versatile, flexible and useful, they provide teachers with an in-depth opportunity to identify learning and uncover misconceptions. Fin and Jane discuss their importance and why they are an essential teaching tool. Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/ Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message

In this episode, Fin and Jane are joined by special guest Sue Marles, headteacher of Raglan CIW Primary School. They discuss how Impact has worked with the school to help instill a culture of professional learning. Bloom's Taxonomy - Active Verb List: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IkKhPWGf3FocZ-b_Rl85HI9VSF31b3U1/ Heads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/ Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impacthome/message