The Impact Podcast

Fin and Jane are back after the Easter break and this week they’re talking about what Impact is all about. A year into the pandemic, it’s time to reflect on what the business stands for. They also discuss how they navigate social media through the Impact Twitter account, which with more than 30,000 followers is one of the biggest voices in education in Wales. 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 have a wide-ranging discussion about the learning process, including the roles of knowledge and enquiry and the importance of changing your mind. Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

Fin and Jane are joined by special guest Jared Cooney Horvath to discuss the science of learning. An award-winning cognitive neuroscientist and best-selling author, Jared has been on a mission to bring his brain and behavioural research to schools and teachers.  Jared Cooney Horvath links For speaking engagement bookings, online courses and training material, visit: www.lmeglobal.net  Book: https://www.lmeglobal.net/10-things-schools-get-wrong  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/jaredcooney Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

Despite the disruption of Covid-19, schools will still be required to implement Curriculum for Wales from September 2022. In this episode, Jane and Fin look back at how CfW was developed, look forward to the journey ahead and ask - are we ready for this fundamental change? 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 reflect on their time as teachers and share some stories and experiences from the classroom that have helped shape their thinking and inform their professional practice. Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales  Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

As some primary schools in Wales reopen their doors to foundation pupils, Fin and Jane return with a new episode to ask - is it the journey or the destination that’s important in learning? They talk about the positivity of change, and how it can help develop quality. Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales  Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

With some pupils set to return to schools in Wales after the half term break, thoughts are turning to the longer-term future for education. In this episode Jane and Fin discuss how educators can build back schooling, address the loss of learning and adapt their teaching practices. 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 talk about their own struggles with lockdown and look at how teachers can build up their resilience and cope with the unprecedented pressures they are under. They also discuss the latest Welsh Government guidance on Curriculum for Wales. Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales  Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

It’s January, we’re all suffering from lockdown fatigue and the return to normality seems a long way off. In this episode Jane and Fin discuss how exhausted teachers should focus on the priorities while also looking after their own health and wellbeing at this difficult time. Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales  Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

There has been much discussion in the press, on social media and even in official reports about the quality of teaching and learning during lockdown. In this episode Jane and Fin give their thoughts on the matter and talk about the latest educational news and developments. Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales  Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur