The Impact Podcast

Retrieval practice is the act of trying to recall previously learned information. In this episode, Jane and Fin discuss how it works and how you can use it in your classroom effectively. LINKSFREE webinar: Closing the Disadvantage Gap, April 9th, 4pm-4:45pmBook tickets hereSocial media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123* Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/* Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/Contact:Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

Fin and Jane are joined by educator Dr James Mannion, author of Making Change Stick: A Practical Guide to Implementing School Improvement. They discuss the challenges of implementing change in the classroom.LINKSSpring workshop:* Closing the disadvantage Gap – April 2ndSign up here: Impact Wales Workshops Spring 2025Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123* Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/* Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/Contact:Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

The Welsh Government recently published a review of the school funding formula. In this episode, Jane and Finola discuss where school funding in Wales comes from, how it’s distributed and how it’s spent. LINKSSpring workshop:* Closing the disadvantage Gap – April 2ndSign up here: Impact Wales Workshops Spring 2025Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123* Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/* Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/Contact:Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

Discover the power of worked examples in education and how they can effectively manage cognitive load. The hosts delve into the 'I do, we do, you do' teaching method that fosters understanding. They also share insights from interviewing education ministers during the pandemic, highlighting the balance between asking tough questions and maintaining relationships. Reflection on past guest engagements reveals lessons learned about resilience in early childhood education, paving the way for future school visits.

The discussion dives into the Welsh Government's recent updates to the Middle Tier Review, highlighting the challenges faced by headteachers amid curriculum changes. The hosts reveal criticisms regarding the lack of collaborative support for school leaders and stress the need for a balance between internal and external expertise. They also explore new funding proposals and their implications, alongside the evolving dynamics of educational collaboration. Finally, the journey from classroom teaching to consultancy showcases the changing landscape of education careers.

The hosts review a decade of the 'Successful Futures' curriculum, discussing its impacts and future directions. They dive into the challenges facing Welsh medium education, exacerbated by the pandemic, and emphasize the need for support in teacher recruitment. The discussion also covers the importance of effective feedback strategies in education and the challenges posed by curriculum reform. Lastly, they encourage community engagement through social media, highlighting upcoming workshops to boost professional dialogue.

It’s been almost a decade since the publication of Successful Futures, the review by Graham Donaldson that led to the development of Curriculum for Wales. In this second of three episodes, Fin and Jane look at some of the key recommendations and themes from the original report. LINKSSpring workshops:* Effective questioning – February 20th* Improving reading for secondary schools – March 12th* Closing the disadvantage Gap – April 2ndSign up here: Impact Wales Workshops Spring 2025Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123* Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/* Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/Contact:Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

It’s been almost a decade since the publication of Successful Futures, the review by Graham Donaldson that led to the development of Curriculum for Wales. In this first of three episodes, Jane and Fin look back at some of the educational changes that have taken place over the last ten years. LINKSSpring workshops:* Effective questioning – February 20th* Improving reading for secondary schools – March 12th* Closing the disadvantage Gap – April 2ndSign up here: Impact Wales Workshops Spring 2025Social media:* Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123* Private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/* Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/Contact:Email: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140Buy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

It’s 2025, and in this first episode of the new year, Finola and Jane will be recapping all the education news and announcements you might have missed over the festive period. LINKSHeads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/Join our email subscriber list, just email:enquiries@impact.walesFollow us on BlueSky:@impactwales.bsky.socialBuy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

In the last episode of 2024, Jane and Fin look back at the work they’ve delivered in schools across Wales this year. From all of us at Impact Wales, we hope you have a very Merry Christmas, and we’ll be back in 2025!LINKSHeads and teachers in Wales can join our private Facebook group, Teachers in Wales - research-informed pedagogy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/Join our email subscriber list, just email:enquiries@impact.walesFollow us on BlueSky:@impactwales.bsky.socialBuy our book Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson and Jane MillerProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur