
NAEL Cymru
The National Academy for Educational Leadership (Leadership Academy) is an arm’s length body, its primary role is to fulfil its responsibilities set within the context of the Welsh Government’s strategic aims.
Latest episodes

Mar 26, 2025 • 40min
Mewn Sgwrs: Adnodd Hunanwerthuso’r Gymraeg
Mewn Sgwrs: Adnodd Hunanwerthuso’r Gymraeg by

Oct 15, 2024 • 51min
The Importance of Leadership of Professional Learning in Education
The Importance of Leadership of Professional Learning in Education
The National Academy for Educational Leadership's latest podcast explores the importance of the leadership of professional learning in education. Featuring Professor Ken Jones, Nick Allen (Associate & Headteacher of Saundersfoot Community Primary School) and Emma Chivers (Youth Work Consultant for the National Academy for Educational Leadership). This podcast follows on from Professor Ken Jones' Leadership Unlocked webinar from Spring 2024.
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Pwysigrwydd Arwain Dysgu Proffesiynol mewn Addysg
Mae podlediad diweddaraf yr Academi Genedlaethol ar gyfer Arweinyddiaeth Addysgol yn archwilio pwysigrwydd arweinyddiaeth dysgu proffesiynol mewn addysg. Yn cynnwys yr Athro Ken Jones, Nick Allen (Cydymaith a Phennaeth Ysgol Gynradd Gymunedol Saundersfoot) ac Emma Chivers (Ymgynghorydd Gwaith Ieuenctid ar gyfer yr Academi Genedlaethol ar gyfer Arweinyddiaeth Addysgol). Mae’r podlediad hwn yn dilyn gweminar Datgloi Arweinyddiaeth yr Athro Ken Jones o Wanwyn 2024.

Oct 7, 2024 • 35min
Sgyrsiau Arweinyddiaeth… Dychwelyd i Gymru
[Welsh Language Podcast]
Leadership Talks… Returning to Wales
Join Amanda Williams, Expressive Arts Leader and Siân Bradley, Head of Biology at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf as they share their leadership journeys and their return to Wales to teach in Welsh medium education. Facilitated by Meleri Light, Head of Welsh, National Academy for Educational Leadership Wales.
[Podlediad Cyfrwng Cymraeg]
Sgyrsiau Arweinyddiaeth… Dychwelyd i Gymru
Ymunwch â Amanda Williams, Arweinydd Maes Dysgu a Phrofiad Celfyddydau Mynegiannol a Siân Bradley, Pennaeth Bioleg yn Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf wrth iddynt rannu eu teithiau arweinyddiaeth a dychwelyd i Gymru i addysgu mewn addysg cyfrwng Cymraeg. Hwylusir gan Meleri Light, Pennaeth y Gymraeg, Academi Genedlaethol ar gyfer Arweinyddiaeth Addysgol Cymru.

Sep 25, 2024 • 22min
Yr Athro Mererid Hopwood - Arwain yn y Gymraeg: Y Daith i 2050
Yr Athro Mererid Hopwood - Arwain yn y Gymraeg: Y Daith i 2050
[Cynnwys Cyfrwng Cymraeg yn Unig]
Darganfyddwch fewnwelediadau, trafodaethau, a chyflwyniadau allweddol o'n cynhadledd Arwain yn y Gymraeg: Y Daith i 2050 ar 1 Mai 2024.
Daeth y gynhadledd cyfrwng Cymraeg hon â phrifathrawon, uwch arweinwyr, a dylanwadwyr addysgol o wahanol sectorau ynghyd i ddathlu cynnydd addysg Gymraeg a thrafod y daith uchelgeisiol tuag at gyrraedd 1 miliwn o siaradwyr Cymraeg erbyn 2050.
Mae’r recordiad hwn yn cynnwys yr Athro Mererid Hopwood, Athro’r Gymraeg ac Astudiaethau Celtaidd, Prifysgol Aberystwyth.
Cynhaliwyd y gynhadledd drwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.
Profession Mererid Hopwood - Leading in Welsh: The Journey to 2050
[Welsh Language Content Only]
Discover key insights, discussions, and presentations from our Leading in Welsh: The Journey to 2050 conference on 1 May 2024.
This Welsh-medium conference brought together headteachers, senior leaders, and educational influencers from various sectors to celebrate the progress in Welsh language education and discuss the ambitious journey towards reaching 1 million Welsh speakers by 2050.
This recording features Professor Mererid Hopwood, Professor of Welsh and Celtic Studies, Aberystwyth University.
The conference was conducted through the medium of Welsh.

Aug 12, 2024 • 43min
Leadership Talks… Leading the Charge: Preventing Youth Homelessness in Schools
Leadership Talks… Leading the Charge: Preventing Youth Homelessness in Schools
Join Emma Chivers (Leadership Advisor for Youth Work, National Academy for Educational Leadership) and Nick Hudd (Senior Youth Work Practitioner, Pembrokeshire County Council) in discussion as they explore preventing youth homelessness in schools.
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Sgyrsiau Arweinyddiaeth… Arwain y Cyhuddiad: Atal Digartrefedd Ieuenctid mewn Ysgolion
Ymunwch ag Emma Chivers (Ymgynghorydd Arwain Gwaith Ieuenctid, yr Academi Genedlaethol ar gyfer Arweinyddiaeth Addysgol) a Nick Hudd (Uwch Ymarferydd Gwaith Ieuenctid, Cyngor Sir Benfro) mewn trafodaeth wrth iddynt archwilio atal digartrefedd ieuenctid mewn ysgolion.

Jul 4, 2024 • 43min
[Welsh Language Podcast] Leadership Talks… Leadership Journeys
[Welsh Language Podcast]
Leadership Talks… Leadership Journeys
Join Owen Evans (His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales, Estyn) and Dr Gwenllian Lansdown Davies (Chief Executive, Mudiad Meithrin) and Dewi Wyn Hughes a Leadership Academy Associate and Headteacher of Ysgol Gwynedd as they share their leadership journeys.
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[Podlediad Cyfrwng Cymraeg]
Sgyrsiau Arweinyddiaeth… Teithiau Arweinyddiaeth
Ymunwch ag Owen Evans (Prif Arolygydd Ei Mawrhydi dros Addysg a Hyfforddiant yng Nghymru, Estyn) a Dr Gwenllian Lansdown Davies (Prif Weithredwr, Mudiad Meithrin) a Dewi Wyn Hughes Cydymaith yr Academi Arweinyddiaeth a Phennaeth Ysgol Gwynedd wrth iddynt rannu eu teithiau arweinyddiaeth.

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Jan 31, 2024 • 36min
The Leadership of Equity
Educational leaders Diana Osagie, Catrin Coulthard, Shelley Davies, and Russ Dwyer discuss fostering lasting change for equity in education, emphasizing mindset shifts, challenging ingrained beliefs, and promoting inclusivity. They highlight the importance of listening to diverse voices, reflecting on anti-racist approaches, and pausing for effective leadership. The podcast also touches on promoting equity in school development plans and engaging all staff in fostering diversity and inclusion.

May 9, 2023 • 11min
Voices from the Field: Rachel Simmonds
Strategic Manager Rachel Simmonds discusses her transformative journey in youth work, emphasizing the importance of providing positive spaces for young people. She shares her passion for improving mental health, offering outdoor experiences, and pushing boundaries. The podcast explores her growth from a practitioner to a strategic manager, focusing on challenges, support networks, and fostering a learning culture.

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Apr 14, 2023 • 14min
Voices from the Field: Matthew O’Brien
Experienced headteacher Matthew O'Brien discusses leadership development in primary schools, emphasizing middle leadership. The podcast explores programs supporting middle leaders, fostering innovation, collaboration, and adaptability in the Welsh educational system to enhance learner outcomes.

Apr 5, 2023 • 10min
Voices from the Field: Owain Jones
Headteacher Owain Jones discusses role modeling and relationships in educational leadership, scholarly identity, academic experiences, disease spread, and climate impact in a Welsh-language presentation. He shares insights on leadership development, the influence of climate on disease spread, and calls for enjoyment of the Leadership Academy Podcast.