Estyn Podcast - Sgwrs
Estyn
Croeso i Sgwrs, cyfres bodlediadau Estyn, ble rydym yn trafod pynciau allweddol sy’n siapio addysg a hyfforddiant yng Nghymru.
Trwy drafodaethau craff gydag arbenigwyr, addysgwyr a dysgwyr, rydym yn rhannu syniadau, profiadau ac arfer orau i gefnogi gwelliant ar draws y sector.
Ymunwch â ni am ystod o sgyrsiau diddorol sy’n hysbysu, ysbrydoli ac yn sbarduno syniadau newydd.
Welcome to Sgwrs, Estyn’s podcast series, where we explore key topics shaping education and training in Wales.
Through insightful discussions with experts, educators, and learners, we share ideas, experiences, and best practice to support improvement across the sector.
Join us for a range of engaging conversations that inform, inspire, and spark new thinking.
Trwy drafodaethau craff gydag arbenigwyr, addysgwyr a dysgwyr, rydym yn rhannu syniadau, profiadau ac arfer orau i gefnogi gwelliant ar draws y sector.
Ymunwch â ni am ystod o sgyrsiau diddorol sy’n hysbysu, ysbrydoli ac yn sbarduno syniadau newydd.
Welcome to Sgwrs, Estyn’s podcast series, where we explore key topics shaping education and training in Wales.
Through insightful discussions with experts, educators, and learners, we share ideas, experiences, and best practice to support improvement across the sector.
Join us for a range of engaging conversations that inform, inspire, and spark new thinking.
Episodes
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Mar 11, 2026 • 45min
Sgwrs - Episode 10 - The impact of poverty on Education
Sgwrs - Episode 10 - The impact of poverty on Education
Mar 11, 2026 • 33min
Sgwrs - Pennod 10 - Effaith tlodi ar addysg
Sgwrs - Pennod 10 - Effaith tlodi ar addysg
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Feb 11, 2026 • 49min
Annual report special edition: Ambitious, capable learners - Developing Independent thinking within the Curriculum for Wales
Rhys Hopkins, deputy headteacher who designs coherent secondary curricula, and Luke Tweedley, primary headteacher who champions inquiry-based learning, discuss building independent thinking. They cover classroom psychological safety, knowledge-rich curriculum design, strategic whole-school approaches, thinking routines and gradual release. They also explore transition, assessment pressures and sharing practice across schools.
Feb 11, 2026 • 23min
Pennod arbennig Adroddiad Blynyddol: Dysgwyr uchelgeisiol, medrus - datblygu meddwl annibynnol o fewn Cwricwlwm i Gymru
Pennod arbennig Adroddiad Blynyddol: Dysgwyr uchelgeisiol, medrus - datblygu meddwl annibynnol o fewn Cwricwlwm i Gymru
Feb 11, 2026 • 52min
Annual report special edition: Apprenticeship providers in Wales – developing workplace training
Annual report special edition: Apprenticeship providers in Wales – developing workplace training
Feb 11, 2026 • 39min
Pennod arbennig Adroddiad Blynyddol: Darparwyr Prentisiaethau yng Nghymru - datblygu hyfforddiant yn y gweithle
Pennod arbennig Adroddiad Blynyddol: Darparwyr Prentisiaethau yng Nghymru - datblygu hyfforddiant yn y gweithle
Jan 12, 2026 • 42min
Sgwrs - Pennod 7 - Archwilio heriau ymddygiad disgyblion mewn Addysg Bellach
Sgwrs - Pennod 7 - Archwilio heriau ymddygiad disgyblion mewn Addysg Bellach
Jan 12, 2026 • 43min
Sgwrs - Episode 7 - Exploring the challenges of pupil behaviour in Further Education
Sgwrs - Episode 7 - Exploring the challenges of pupil behaviour in Further Education
Dec 10, 2025 • 35min
Sgwrs - Pennod 6 - Myfyrdodau ar addysgu Mathemateg yng Nghymru.
Sgwrs - Pennod 6 - Myfyrdodau ar addysgu Mathemateg yng Nghymru.
Dec 10, 2025 • 36min
Sgwrs - Episode 6 - Thoughts on the teaching of Mathematics in Wales
In this discussion, Libby Chansa leads initial teacher education at Swansea University, while Sally Owen and Tyler Olds are math educators at a local school. They tackle pressing issues in math education in Wales, like enhancing pupil engagement through real-world applications and fostering deeper understanding over rote memorization. The trio shares innovative strategies, like using mini whiteboards for formative assessment and emphasizing structural understanding to combat misconceptions. Their insights promise to elevate teaching standards and make math more relatable.
