NAEL Cymru

Primary phase teacher and middle leader Jen Davies shares insights on leadership and education in Wales. Topics include disability, personal connections, creativity, milestones, and household mud. An intriguing discussion on objects, names, outdoor activities, and narratives of past wars rounds off the podcast.

Bryony Evett Hackfort, Director of Learning, Teaching, Technology and Skills for Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion, discusses the importance of amplifying the voice of the Further Education sector in Wales. She highlights the Action Research program and 'Culture of Curiosity' she developed to empower staff to shape the sector. The podcast explores leadership pathways, self-reflection, and innovative ideas for professional development.

ALN Unlocked: Sam Garner The National Academy for Educational Leadership Wales webinar series ALN Unlocked is a professional learning programme exploring Additional Learning Needs in Wales and its educational context. Each webinar is guided by a notable guest speaker. This episode features Samantha Garner. Sam is a renowned Mental Health and Inclusion Consultant. She has been a SENCo and has a wealth of experience and qualifications around mental health and neurodiversity. Lauded for her humour and 'telling it like it is' approach for mental health. Sam has had her book Mental Health in Education published by Routledge, and regularly writes for several publications with more books in the pipeline for publication. ___________________________________________________________ Mae cyfres weminar yr Academi Genedlaethol ar gyfer Addysgol Cymru ADY Unlocked rhaglen ddysgu sy’n anghenion dysgu ychwanegol yng Nghymru a’i gyd-destun addysgol. Mae pob gweminar yn cael ei arwain gan gwadd gwadd. Mae'r bennod hon yn cynnwys Samantha Garner. Mae Sam yn Iechyd Meddwl a Chynhwysiant o fri. Mae hi wedi bod yn Gydlynydd SENCo ac mae gyfoeth o ennill a gyflawnir yn ymwneud ag iechyd meddwl a niwroamrywiaeth. Canmol am ei hiwmor a'i hagwedd 'dweud fel y mae' ar gyfer iechyd meddwl. Mae Sam wedi cael ei llyfr Iechyd Meddwl mewn Addysg wedi’i gyhoeddi gan Routledge, ac mae’n ysgrifennu’n rheolaidd ar gyfer nifer o gyhoeddiadau gyda mwy o lyfrau ar y gweill i’w cyhoeddi.

Headteacher Geraldine Foley discusses the importance of prioritizing well-being in leadership, her journey towards authenticity through coaching, implementing distributed leadership, and maintaining work-life balance and productivity tips.

Cath Hicks Head of Learner Services and Resources Cath Hicks joined Addysg Oedolion Cymru | Adult Learning Wales (then WEA South Wales) as a HR specialist in 2008, following previous HR roles in both the private and not for profit sectors. Since this time her role within the organisation has developed continuously, and she is currently Head of Learner Services and Resources. As a member of the organisation’s Senior Management team, Cath’s areas of responsibility include Learner Services, Marketing, Health Safety and Environment, Welsh and Bilingualism, and HR. Reporting to the Chief Executive, Cath provides strategic leadership, management, and development of the HR strategy and the learner services strategy in support of the Strategic Plan and financial objectives. Cath also leads the promotion and development of an active Welsh language offer in all the organisation’s activities at a strategic level, ensuring that the bilingual nature of the organisation is projected effectively throughout Wales. ________ Cath Hicks Pennaeth Gwasanaethau Dysgwyr ac Adnoddau Ymunodd Cath Hicks ag Addysg Oedolion Cymru | Adult Learning Wales (WEA De Cymru bryd hynny) fel arbenigwr AD yn 2008, yn dilyn rolau AD blaenorol yn y sector preifat a’r sector dielw. Ers hynny mae ei rôl ofewn y sefydliad wedi datblygu’n barhaus, ac ar hyn o bryd mae'n Bennaeth Gwasanaethau ac Adnoddau Dysgwyr. Fel aelod o Uwch Dîm Rheoli’r sefydliad, mae meysydd cyfrifoldeb Cath yn cynnwys Gwasanaethau Dysgwyr, Marchnata, Iechyd, Diogelwch a’r Amgylchedd, Cymraeg a Dwyieithrwydd, ac AD. Gan adrodd i'r Prif Weithredwr, mae Cath yn darparu arweinyddiaeth strategol, rheolaeth, a datblygiad y strategaeth AD a'r strategaeth gwasanaethau dysgwyr i gefnogi'r Cynllun Strategol a'r amcanion ariannol. Mae Cath hefyd yn arwain y gwaith o hyrwyddo a datblygu arlwy Cymraeg gweithgar yn holl weithgareddau’r sefydliad ar lefel strategol, gan sicrhau bod natur ddwyieithog y sefydliad yn cael ei ragweld yn effeithiol ledled Cymru.

Dr Ali Davies, Ian Gerrard, Dr Chris Lewis, Dr Adrian Neal, and Catrin Thomas discuss leadership issues in education, highlighting the importance of mental health support. They explore challenges in leadership wellbeing, positive practices in schools, and the need for compassionate leadership in health and education sectors. The podcast emphasizes strategic planning for well-being and provides recommendations for cultural change.

Join Dr Ali Davies, Russell Dwyer, Ian Gerrard, and Karen Lawrence as they discuss the challenges and resources needed for sustainable leadership in Welsh education. Topics include well-being challenges, post-pandemic struggles, demands in leadership roles, and the importance of genuine support for school leaders.

Join Dr Ali Davies, Tegwen Ellis, Ian Gerrard, and Mark Powell as they discuss sustainable leadership in Welsh education, mental health challenges during the pandemic, well-being of senior educational leaders, complexities in education and health systems, intersectoral collaboration for well-being, and supporting well-being in leadership roles.

Professor Ken Muir, a notable speaker on educational leadership, discusses transforming education in Wales and Scotland. Topics include rethinking educational goals, building adaptable systems, enhancing early years education, balancing digital learning, empowering school leaders, and improving connections between secondary and further education.

Curriculum Unlocked: Professor Graham Donaldson The National Academy for Educational Leadership Wales webinar series Curriculum Unlocked is a professional learning programme exploring leadership in Wales and its educational context. Each webinar is guided by a notable guest speaker. These webinar recordings are designed for leaders in senior leadership roles from schools, youth and further education colleges and aims to support them in their roles as system leaders. Recorded and delivered digitally via the Zoom online platform. This episode features Professor Graham Donaldson. Professor Donaldson is currently advisor on educational reform to the Welsh Government and a member of the First Minister of Scotland’ International Council of Education Advisors. He was also a member of the Expert Panel supporting the review of national bodies in Scotland and is currently supporting the review of national qualifications in Scotland. ________ Datgloi’r Cwricwlwm: Yr Athro Graham Donaldson Mae cyfres weminar Datgloi’r Cwricwlwm yr Academi Genedlaethol ar gyfer Arweinyddiaeth Addysgol Cymru yn rhaglen ddysgu broffesiynol sy'n archwilio Arweinyddiaeth yng Nghymru a'i chyd-destun addysgol. Mae pob gweminar yn cael ei harwain gan siaradwr gwadd nodedig. Mae'r recordiadau gweminar hyn wedi'u cynllunio ar gyfer arweinwyr mewn rolau arwain uwch yn ysgolion, y sector ieuenctid a cholegau addysg bellach a'u nod yw eu cefnogi yn eu rolau fel arweinwyr systemau. Wedi'i recordio a'i gyflwyno'n ddigidol drwy'r platform Zoom. Mae'r bennod hon yn cynnwys yr Athro Graham Donaldson. Ar hyn o bryd mae’r Athro Donaldson yn ymgynghorydd ar ddiwygio addysg i Lywodraeth Cymru ac yn aelod o Gyngor Rhyngwladol Ymgynghorwyr Addysg Prif Weinidog yr Alban. Roedd hefyd yn aelod o’r Panel Arbenigwyr sy’n cefnogi’r adolygiad o gyrff cenedlaethol yn yr Alban ac ar hyn o bryd mae’n cefnogi’r adolygiad o gymwysterau cenedlaethol yn yr Alban.