The Impact Podcast

This week Fin and Jane discuss their work over the last year, focusing on four of the schools they have worked with during the Covid-19 pandemic and how they have made an impact. If your school has been facing similar issues to those we feature in this episode, get in touch and let’s have a conversation about how Impact can help. 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

The second half of the autumn term is often considered the most difficult by many teachers. This year, Covid is continuing to add to the pressure and Curriculum for Wales is looming. In this episode Jane and Fin look at the progress of CfW in this context and discuss what the future holds. To order Class Rules by James McEnaney, visit: https://www.luath.co.uk/product/class-rules 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 Jane and Fin are joined by special guest Lucy Crehan, international education researcher, former teacher and author of Clever Lands. They discuss curriculum design and development around the world, and what educators can learn from other countries.  For more information and resources, visit: www.lucycrehan.com  To contact Lucy, email: lucy.crehan@gmail.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

Have we got our professional learning priorities right? With Curriculum for Wales on the horizon, teachers need the best, most effective professional learning. But are they getting it? Fin and Jane discuss.  Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller  Producer: Darren Evans  Visit us at: www.impact.wales  Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

Teachers want to do the best for their pupils, so they need access to the best professional learning. This week Fin and Jane explain how Impact’s research-led resources can help teachers make an impact in the classroom.  Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller  Producer: Darren Evans  Visit us at: www.impact.wales  Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

The Covid-19 pandemic is still ongoing, and in many places it’s schools that are being hit the hardest, with pupils, teachers and in some cases even whole year groups absent. In this emotional special episode, Jane and Fin ask - is there a crisis in education? Do teachers feel valued? What extra support do they need?  Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller  Producer: Darren Evans  Visit us at: www.impact.wales  Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

This week Fin and Jane are joined by Dr Kevin Smith, Senior Lecturer in Education at Cardiff University, to discuss curriculum theory. Dr Smith has been working with pioneer schools in the early stages of development of Curriculum for Wales.  Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller  Producer: Darren Evans  Visit us at: www.impact.wales  Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

Creativity - What is it? And what is it not? In this episode Fin and Jane discuss creativity’s role in learning and explore how it can be taught in the classroom.   The paper discussed in the show: Creativity myths: Prevalence and correlates of misconceptions on creativity - ScienceDirect  Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller  Producer: Darren Evans  Visit us at: www.impact.wales  Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

Reading is an essential skill for life, but it is also one that many children struggle to master. This week Jane and Fin are joined by Tracy Jones, headteacher of Ysgol Merllyn, to talk about the school’s reading journey.  Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller  Producer: Darren Evans  Visit us at: www.impact.wales  Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

The Welsh Government has released a consultation on the Curriculum for Wales assessment arrangements. In this special episode, Fin and Jane share their thoughts on what this crucial consultation means for schools, teachers and pupils and how it could impact on the success of CfW.  If you listen to this podcast and have an opinion, please let Welsh Government know by completing the consultation. It is vital your views are heard. We've created a document containing links to the consultation and a breakdown of the key issues. To download, click here. Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur