The Impact Podcast

This week Leanne Eyre, deputy head of Elfed High School in Buckley, Flintshire, joins Jane and Fin in conversation. They discuss the changes taking place and the challenges being discovered in both teaching and professional learning. Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

In this special episode Fin and Jane take a deep dive into the newly published updated guidance for curriculum reform in Wales. They look at what is included in the guidance and what the implications are for schools. Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

Sam Eaton is Assistant Headteacher, Learning and Teaching, at Cardiff High School. She joins Fin and Jane to talk about delivering a curriculum during a pandemic, including pedagogy, blended learning and ‘shadow timetables’. Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

With the new academic year in full swing, Jane and Fin discuss what school life is like at the moment and offer practical strategies that teachers can use in the classroom alongside Covid. 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 reflect on the first few weeks of the new term and the impact the current situation is having on schools and teachers.  Then they are joined by Richard Jenkins, head of Brecon High School, to discuss the challenges of leading a school during these unprecedented times. 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 in conversation by Gareth Evans, Director of Education Policy at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s Yr Athrofa: Institute of Education and Humanities. they discuss teacher training, curriculum, assessment and accountability and much more.  Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller  Producer: Darren Evans  Visit us at: www.impact.wales  Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

In the first of a new semi-regular series, Fin and Jane are joined in conversation by a special guest. This week it's Kirsty Williams, the Welsh Government’s Education Minister. They discuss dealing with the impact of coronavirus, the progress of Curriculum for Wales and the future of assessment. Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

Pupils returned to the classroom this week and so did Impact, delivering socially distanced in-person professional learning for the first time since lockdown. In this episode Jane and Fin reflect on the current situation. Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

As schools reopen, Fin and Jane talk about the challenges of going back to the classroom. What does the data say and what can teachers expect over the next few weeks and months? Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

In the wake of the A-levels fiasco and with GCSE results due this week, Fin and Jane share their honest feelings on the current state of education. Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller  Visit us at: www.impact.wales  Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur