The Impact Podcast

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A podcast from the team at Impact School Improvement. Every week we bring you the best professional learning to help you make an impact in your school. Visit us at: www.impact.wales

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 234: Why isn’t the disadvantage gap closing in Wales?

    The disadvantage gap in education is persistent and deeply damaging to educational outcomes. In this episode, Finola asks: Why is the gap not closing in Wales? 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 9140 BOOKS PRE-ORDER FIN’S NEW BOOK: The Illustrated Pocket Guide to Teaching & Learning: https://amzn.to/3P9yJOb The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: https://amzn.to/4lsupnb Closing the Disadvantage Gap: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1032824107/ Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus PRODUCTION Host: Finola Wilson Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

    51 min

  2. May 20

    Episode 233: Executive Functions, with Mitch Weathers and Sarah Oberle

    Fin is joined by Organized Binder creator Mitch Weathers and first grade teacher Sarah Oberle to discuss their new book - Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom. To order their book, visit: Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom: Promoting Self-Regulation for a Strong Start: https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/executive-functions-for-every-k-3-classroom/book298245 https://amzn.to/3PyGtcA 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 9140 BOOKS PRE-ORDER FIN’S NEW BOOK: The Illustrated Pocket Guide to Teaching & Learning: https://amzn.to/3P9yJOb The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: https://amzn.to/4lsupnb Closing the Disadvantage Gap: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1032824107/ Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus PRODUCTION Host: Finola Wilson Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

    35 min

  3. May 14 ·  Bonus

    Special episode: Wales’s new education minister

    Wales has a new Cabinet Minister for Education - Anna Brychan. In this bonus episode, Fin looks at Ms Brychan’s record in education and the challenges she faces in her new role. 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 9140 BOOKS PRE-ORDER FIN’S NEW BOOK: The Illustrated Pocket Guide to Teaching & Learning: https://amzn.to/3P9yJOb The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: https://amzn.to/4lsupnb Closing the Disadvantage Gap: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1032824107/ Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus PRODUCTION Host: Finola Wilson Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

    14 min

  4. May 13

    Episode 232: Post-election fallout - what happens now?

    After the Senedd election Wales has a new government led by Plaid Cymru. But what will this mean for education policy? Fin is joined by Tom Breeze from the Emma and Tom Talk Teaching podcast to discuss the post-election fallout. 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 9140 BOOKS PRE-ORDER FIN’S NEW BOOK: The Illustrated Pocket Guide to Teaching & Learning: https://amzn.to/3P9yJOb The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: https://amzn.to/4lsupnb Closing the Disadvantage Gap: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1032824107/ Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus PRODUCTION Host: Finola Wilson Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

    51 min

  5. May 6

    Episode 231: All about forgetting

    It’s frustrating when your pupils have forgotten what you’ve taught them - but actually, forgetting is an essential part of the learning process. Fin explains why forgetting is not a villain, but a superhero. Podcasts mentioned in this episode: Episode 142: All About Cognitive Load https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-impact-podcast/id1510281754?i=1000641932388 Episode 223: Reading; Why Wales Fails https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-impact-podcast/id1510281754?i=1000749196574 Episode 228: Is Estyn Expert or Novice? https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-impact-podcast/id1510281754?i=1000757196514 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 9140 BOOKS PRE-ORDER FIN’S NEW BOOK: The Illustrated Pocket Guide to Teaching & Learning: https://amzn.to/3P9yJOb The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: https://amzn.to/4lsupnb Closing the Disadvantage Gap: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1032824107/ Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus PRODUCTION Host: Finola Wilson Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

    38 min

  6. Apr 29

    Episode 230: Are your pupils paying attention?

    Getting pupils to pay attention in class is difficult, but it seems attention spans are getting shorter. In this episode, Fin explains the problem and what you can do about it. 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 9140 BOOKS The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: https://amzn.to/4lsupnb Closing the Disadvantage Gap: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1032824107/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus PRODUCTION Host: Finola Wilson Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

    28 min
  7. Senedd election special episode 7: The debrief

    Apr 22 ·  Bonus

    Senedd election special episode 7: The debrief

    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 final episode, Fin and Tom are joined by Dr Gareth Evans of UWTSD to discuss and dissect the policies shared by the candidates. PRODUCTION Hosts: Finola Wilson and Tom Breeze Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

    1h 5m

  8. Apr 15

    Episode 229: Quality assuring assessment, with St Richard Gwyn

    Impact Wales has worked with senior staff at St Richard Gwyn Catholic High School on quality assuring assessment. In this episode, Fin speaks to assistant head teachers Matt Davies and Louise Walsh about the impact the work has made. 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 9140 BOOKS The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: https://amzn.to/4lsupnb Closing the Disadvantage Gap: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1032824107/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Power Up Your Pedagogy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Up-Your-Pedagogy-Illustrated/dp/1398388068 Subscribe to ImpactPlus today: www.impact.wales/impactplus PRODUCTION Host: Finola Wilson Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

    30 min
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A podcast from the team at Impact School Improvement. Every week we bring you the best professional learning to help you make an impact in your school. Visit us at: www.impact.wales

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  • Creator
    Impact
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    258
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