10 episódios
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The education landscape in Wales is changing fast, with schools implementing a new curriculum.
We are headteachers Janet Hayward, of Cadoxton and Oakfield primary schools in Barry, and Huw Powell, of Mary Immaculate High School in Wenvoe, and in this podcast we will discuss issues facing schools in Wales.
We will cover a broad agenda, focusing on what school leaders, teachers, pupils, parents and our communities want to know. We will also hear from a variety of special guests.
To get in touch with Edchat Wales, drop us an email at edchatwales@gmail.com
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Episode 10: Estyn and the inspection framework, with Owen Evans
In this episode Huw and Janet speak to Owen Evans, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales. They discuss the purpose of school inspection and the evolving role of Estyn.
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Episode 9: Professional development and regulation, with Hayden Llewellyn
In this episode Janet and Huw speak to Hayden Llewellyn, Chief Executive of the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
They discuss his role as well as the role of the EWC, the independent body that regulates school and FE teachers in Wales. -
Episode 8: Education policy and practice, with Owain Lloyd
In this episode Janet and Huw speak to Owain Lloyd, Director of Education and the Welsh Language at the Welsh Government. They discuss his role as well as the progress of Curriculum for Wales and other issues facing schools and teachers in Wales.
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Episode 7: School improvement, with Mark Moorhouse
In this episode Huw and Janet are joined by Mark Moorhouse, chief executive officer of Watergrove Trust, a group of six schools in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. They discuss school improvement and the multi academy trust system in England.
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Episode 6: Coping with challenge and change
It’s still a challenging time for schools in Wales, with Covid continuing to cause difficulties and curriculum reform ongoing. In this episode Janet and Huw discuss what’s happening in education, including Curriculum for Wales and qualification reform, and look back on some of their previous podcast discussions.
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Episode 5: Pupil deprivation and the attainment gap, with Sir Alasdair Macdonald
In this episode Janet and Huw are joined by special guest Sir Alasdair Macdonald to discuss pupil deprivation and the attainment gap. Sir Alasdair was Headteacher of Morpeth School in Tower Hamlets for 21 years. During that period, attainment at the school rose significantly and OFSTED inspections twice rated Morpeth as Outstanding. Sir Alasdair currently advises the Welsh Government on raising attainment.