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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Nov 27, 2025 • 47min
Sgwrs - Pennod 5 - Goresgyn heriau wrth addysgu darllen
Sgwrs - Pennod 5 - Goresgyn heriau wrth addysgu darllen
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Nov 27, 2025 • 38min
Sgwrs - Episode 5 - Overcoming challenges in the teaching of reading
Rachel, headteacher of Newton Primary School, and Vicky Constantino, head of Tredegarville Church in Wales Primary School, dive into innovative literacy strategies. They discuss how assessing literacy dips led to significant school improvements. With a focus on bespoke training and the appointment of passionate literacy leads, they highlight the importance of modeling and coaching. Engaging families through reading cafés and using diverse texts aim to boost pupils' engagement and comprehension, especially for EAL learners. Their insights emphasize collaboration and the need for consistent, funded training across Wales.
Nov 27, 2025 • 46min
Sgwrs - Pennod 4 - Y pryderon parhaus ynghylch presenoldeb mewn ysgolion
Sgwrs - Pennod 4 - Y pryderon parhaus ynghylch presenoldeb mewn ysgolion
Nov 27, 2025 • 51min
Sgwrs - Episode 4 - The ongoing concerns around attendance in schools
Ian Lloyd, Headteacher at St. Teilo's Church in Wales High School, and Paul Warren, local authority lead for school improvement, discuss pressing concerns around school attendance. They delve into the complexities of post-COVID challenges, including student anxiety and the need for a supportive school culture. Ian outlines innovative interventions, while Paul emphasizes data-driven approaches. Both guests advocate for high-quality, engaging teaching and a collective effort to improve attendance, making it a priority across schools and authorities.
Nov 27, 2025 • 41min
Sgwrs Episode 3 - Demystifying the inspection process Schools and PRUs
Sgwrs Episode 3 - Demystifying the inspection process Schools and PRUs
Nov 27, 2025 • 44min
Sgwrs Pennod 3 - Tynnu’r dirgelwch o’r broses arolygu Ysgolion ac UCDau.
Sgwrs Pennod 3 - Tynnu’r dirgelwch o’r broses arolygu Ysgolion ac UCDau.
Feb 11, 2025 • 51min
Sgwrs Pennod 2 - Gwrth-hiliaeth
Podlediad Sgwrs: Tuag at Gymru Gwrth-hiliol
Gwrandewch ar ein podlediad, Sgwrs, ble rydym yn archwilio sut mae darparwyr addysg ledled Cymru yn gweithio tuag at ddyfodol gwrth-hiliol.
Mae’r bennod yn cynnwys cipolwg ymarferol gan arbenigwyr ar sut mae ysgolion ac awdurdodau lleol yn meithrin diwylliant gwrth-hiliol a chyngor i addysgwyr ac arweinwyr ysgolion ar weithredu’n ystyrlon.
Mae’r panel yn cynnwys Jassa Scott (Cyfarwyddwr Strategol, Estyn), Tony Bate (AEF, Estyn) Emyr George (Prif Weithredwr, Adnodd), Rhodri Evans (Pennaeth Cynorthwyol, Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr), Steffan Elis, (Pennaeth Cynorthwyol, Ysgol Gynradd Sant Baruc, Y Barri).
Feb 11, 2025 • 33min
Sgwrs Pennod 1 - Cwricwlwm i Gymru
Podlediad Sgwrs: Archwilio’r Cwricwlwm i Gymru
Gwrandewch ar ein podlediad, Sgwrs, ble rydym yn archwilio esblygiad y Cwricwlwm i Gymru a sut mae ysgolion yn siapio profiadau dysgu arloesol ac effeithiol.
Mae’r bennod hon yn cynnwys enghreifftiau ymarferol o ysgolion sy’n gweithredu cwricwlwm deinamig a deniadol a chyngor i addysgwyr ar gynllunio cwricwlwm llwyddiannus.
Mae’r panel yn cynnwys Cath Evans (Cyfarwyddwr Cynorthwyol, Estyn) Tony Bate (AEF, Estyn) Hannah Rowley (Cylch Meithrin Nant Dyrys) Elin Wakeham (Pennaeth, Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Bryn y Môr) a Gwenno Davies (Pennaeth, Ysgol y Creuddyn).
Feb 11, 2025 • 43min
Sgwrs Episode 2 - Anti-racism
Sgwrs Podcast: Towards an Anti-Racist Wales
Listen to our podcast, Sgwrs, where we explore how education providers across Wales are working towards an anti-racist future.
This episode includes practical insights from experts on how schools and local authorities are fostering an anti-racist culture and advice for educators and school leaders on taking meaningful action.
The panel includes Jassa Scott (Strategic Director, Estyn), Tony Bate (HMI, Estyn), Martine Booker-Southard (Learning Links Manager, Vale of Glamorgan Local Authority), Sian Dacey (Assistant Headteacher, Kitchener Road Primary School).
Feb 11, 2025 • 37min
Sgwrs Episode 1 - Curriculum for Wales
Sgwrs Podcast: Exploring the Curriculum for Wales
Listen to our podcast, Sgwrs, where we explore the implementation of the Curriculum for Wales and how schools are shaping innovative and impactful learning experiences.
This episode includes practical examples from schools implementing a dynamic and engaging curriculum and advice for educators on successful curriculum planning.
The panel includes Claire Morgan (Strategic Director, Estyn) Tony Bate (HMI, Estyn) Amy Newton (Co-Acting Head, St Julian’s Comprehensive School) and Judith Russell (Headteacher, Langstone Primary).
