The Impact Podcast

In this episode Jane and Fin are joined by special guests, headteacher Louise Edgerton and deputy head Jodie Stewart from Hyndland Secondary School in Glasgow, Scotland. Impact Wales has worked with the staff at Hyndland since 2020, focusing on the science of learning and curriculum design. Buy 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 a recent Welsh Government report into the implementation of Curriculum for Wales. Our Scottish Future podcast, How Excellent is the Curriculum for Excellence?: https://open.spotify.com/episode/02pgcJrlHro8MWMcF4Gslg?si=LcvcfNA0S7Gfv5aPlgphNA Buy 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

This special compilation episode features highlights from three previous episodes focused on that all-important topic - reading. Buy 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

Estyn recently made an announcement about changes to the school inspection process in Wales. In this episode Fin and Jane discuss what the changes are and what they mean for schools. Buy 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

It’s the gap that all teachers should be focused on - the teaching and learning gap. But what is it and how can it be closed? Jane and Fin discuss. Buy 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 Fin and Jane take a look at some recent education-related news and announcements in Wales, including the National Education Mission Roadmap. 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 Fin and Jane examine the progress of Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence. Looking back at previous episodes, they discuss what Wales can learn from the experiences of schools in Scotland. 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 assessment and progression in Curriculum for Wales with Matthew McAvoy, assistant head at Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni. Impact has been working with the Cwm Rhymni cluster of schools to help them design their curriculum. 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

This week sees the publication of a new book - Power Up Your Pedagogy: The Illustrated Handbook of Teaching. Written by Bruce Robertson and illustrated by Impact’s Finola Wilson, the book is a one-stop professional development resource for teaching practice. In this episode, we’re joined by Bruce to discuss why it’s the only teaching handbook you’ll ever need.  BUY OUR BOOK HERE: 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

New research from Scotland shows Curriculum for Excellence is failing, with a narrowing of the curriculum in secondary schools and low-performing subjects being cut. Jane and Fin discuss what this means for Curriculum for Wales.  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