The Impact Podcast

With the Senedd elections taking place in May, the Impact Podcast has teamed up with the Emma and Tom Talk Teaching podcast to interview candidates from the six main political parties about their education policies. In this episode, we explain how we attempted to speak to a Reform UK candidate. PRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson, Jane Miller and Tom BreezeProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

This podcast is all about Estyn - is the inspectorate actually making a difference to education in Wales? Fin looks at the evidence. Read Fin’s recent blogs about Estyn here:Part 1 - https://www.impact.wales/news/why-estyn-isnt-helping-schools-in-wales-to-improve-part-1/Part 2 - https://www.impact.wales/news/why-estyn-isnt-helping-schools-in-wales-to-improve-part-2/Social 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 9140BOOKSThe Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy:https://amzn.to/4lsupnbClosing the Disadvantage Gap:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1032824107/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHost: Finola WilsonProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

With the Senedd elections taking place in May, the Impact Podcast has teamed up with the Emma and Tom Talk Teaching podcast to interview candidates from the six main political parties about their education policies. In this episode, we speak to Cefin Campbell of Plaid Cymru. PRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson, Jane Miller and Tom BreezeProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

With the Senedd elections taking place in May, the Impact Podcast has teamed up with the Emma and Tom Talk Teaching podcast to interview candidates from the six main political parties about their education policies. In this episode, we speak to Jane Dodds of the Welsh Liberal Democrats. PRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson, Jane Miller and Tom BreezeProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

With the Senedd elections taking place in May, the Impact Podcast has teamed up with the Emma and Tom Talk Teaching podcast to interview candidates from the six main political parties about their education policies. In this episode, we speak to Lynne Neagle of Welsh Labour. PRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson, Jane Miller and Tom BreezeProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

Feedback is one of the most common requests for support we receive from schools. Teachers often ask: “How can we make sure pupils really act on feedback?” In this episode, Fin explains how. Social 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 9140BOOKSThe Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy:https://amzn.to/4lsupnbClosing the Disadvantage Gap:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1032824107/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHost: Finola WilsonProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

With the Senedd elections taking place in May, the Impact Podcast has teamed up with the Emma and Tom Talk Teaching podcast to interview candidates from the six main political parties about their education policies. In this episode, we speak to Angela Karadog of the Wales Green Party. PRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson, Jane Miller and Tom BreezeProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

With the Senedd elections taking place in May, the Impact Podcast has teamed up with the Emma and Tom Talk Teaching podcast to interview candidates from the six main political parties about their education policies. In this episode, we speak to Natasha Asghar of the Welsh Conservatives. PRODUCTIONHosts: Finola Wilson, Jane Miller and Tom BreezeProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

Pam Potter, a 22-year classroom teacher and senior leader focused on curriculum and whole-class reading. She talks about shifting schools from coverage to deep learning. She explains clear learning objectives, whole-class feedback, and structured reading practice. She covers using assessment data to target instruction, modelling and scaffolds, and the challenge of slowing pace to secure long-term learning.

Fin discusses the work Impact has done with two very different schools - Neyland Primary in Wales and Hyndland Secondary in Scotland - and the impact it has had on teaching and learning.Social 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 9140BOOKSThe Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy:https://amzn.to/4lsupnbClosing the Disadvantage Gap:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1032824107/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0Power Up Your Pedagogy:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHost: Finola WilsonProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur