The Impact Podcast

As we near the end of the Autumn term, Curriculum for Wales is being implemented across schools. In this episode Jane and Fin have picked out the five top things to remember that could make or break CfW - the ‘lethal mutations’.  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

After a short break, Fin and Jane are back, and this week they’re discussing a variety of topics including Twitter, dealing with personal stuff, success criteria and worked examples.  (Apologies for the sound issues in this episode.)  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

Occasionally on the Impact Podcast we’re joined by special guests from the world of education, from policy makers and academics to school leaders and classroom teachers. In this special compilation episode, we feature discussions with three of our guests who started their careers in teaching before going in to be educational researchers and authors.  1. Jared Cooney Horvath, an award-winning neuroscientist and best-selling author. We discussed the science of learning.  2. Lucy Crehan, an education explorer and author. We discussed the different approaches to education around the world.  3. Harry Fletcher-Wood, a teacher, researcher and teacher educator. We discussed how teachers can use behavioural science techniques to increase motivation.  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 discuss accountability, with a specific focus on Curriculum for Wales. For such an important and complex topic there’s still a lack of clarity from the Welsh Government. So, what is accountability, why is it so important and what does it mean in the context of CfW? 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

Occasionally on the Impact Podcast were joined by special guests from the world of education, from policy makers and academics to school leaders and classroom teachers.  In this special compilation episode, we feature discussions with four of our guests who each had a different perspective on Curriculum for Wales.  1. Dr Kevin Smith, a senior lecturer in education at Cardiff University, who worked with pioneer schools in the early stages of development for CfW.  2. James McEnaney, a former secondary school teacher and author of the book ‘Class Rules – the truth about Scottish schools’.  3. Jamie Tennant, head of Hawarden Village Church School, which started its work towards CfW by empowering its teachers to make effective decisions for themselves, with a particular focus on pedagogy.  4. Steph Robinson, a teacher and facilitator of the National Network conversations.  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 are getting out their crystal ball to see if they can predict the future of Curriculum for Wales, based on the experiences of teachers in Scotland who are delivering the Curriculum for Excellence. LINKS Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence, Into the Future (OECD report): https://www.oecd.org/education/scotland-s-curriculum-for-excellence-bf624417-en.htm Scottish Learning Festival 2022: http://www.scottishlearningfestival.com/ 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

After years of unprecedented pressure and expectation on schools and teachers - from Curriculum for Wales to Covid - it feels like education in Wales is in crisis. Schools are increasingly expected to do more with less, but teachers are desperate for more support. Fin and Jane discuss.  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

As the new academic year continues, many schools are busy putting their Curriculum for Wales plans into practice. Fin and Jane have focused on CfW in many podcasts to help keep teachers up to date with the latest developments. This second special compilation episode features some more of the highlights from their discussions this year.  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

Putting reading plans in place in the early years is key. But what if reading is still a problem later on? In this episode Fin and Jane discuss what strategies teachers can use with older pupils.  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

As the new academic year gets underway, many schools are busy putting their Curriculum for Wales plans into practice. Fin and Jane have focused on CfW in many podcasts to help keep teachers up to date with the latest developments. This special compilation episode - the first of two - features some of the highlights from their discussions this year.  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