The Impact Podcast

A week after the PISA test results were released, the Welsh Government launched its Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Plan. In this episode, Fin goes through the detail of the plan and asks whether it will have the impact it needs on standards and outcomes.Links from this episode:Self-Evaluation Workshop – South Wales: Oct. 7th, North Wales: Oct 15th:https://app.smore.com/n/wgrxe-self-evaluation-workshopImproving Attention Workshop – South Wales: Nov 12th, North Wales: Nov. 19th:https://app.smore.com/n/hk10my-improving-attention-workshop Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Plan:https://www.gov.wales/foundational-literacy-and-numeracy-plan rEDCymru Bach: Where do we go now? Debate and discussion about the future direction of education in Wales, Chapter Arts Centre Cardiff – Oct 8th, 5pm-7pm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/redcymru-bach-where-do-we-go-now-tickets-2001447282700Social media:Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123Private Facebook group for teachers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/X/Twitter: https://x.com/impactwalesContact:Email: [email protected] Tel: 029 2167 9140BOOKSPRE-ORDER FIN’S NEW BOOK:The Illustrated Pocket Guide to Teaching & Learning: https://amzn.to/3P9yJObThe Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy:https://amzn.to/4lsupnbClosing 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/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHost: Finola WilsonProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

The recently released PISA test results showed Wales has fallen further behind the rest of the UK. In this episode, Fin looks at the results, what they mean for education in Wales and what needs to be done next. Social media:Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123Private Facebook group for teachers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/X/Twitter: https://x.com/impactwalesContact:Email: [email protected] Tel: 029 2167 9140BOOKSPRE-ORDER FIN’S NEW BOOK:The Illustrated Pocket Guide to Teaching & Learning: https://amzn.to/3P9yJObThe Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy:https://amzn.to/4lsupnbClosing 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/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHost: Finola WilsonProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

Keeping pupils on task is a real problem for teachers. In this episode, Fin looks at how you can ensure pupils’ attention is focused on that task at hand. Social media:Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123Private Facebook group for teachers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/X/Twitter: https://x.com/impactwalesContact:Email: [email protected] Tel: 029 2167 9140BOOKSPRE-ORDER FIN’S NEW BOOK:The Illustrated Pocket Guide to Teaching & Learning: https://amzn.to/3P9yJObThe Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy:https://amzn.to/4lsupnbClosing 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/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHost: Finola WilsonProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

How do you know if your pupils are getting the right level of challenge? In this episode, Fin looks at what it means to to get the right level of challenge, and what Estyn is saying about challenge in the classroom. Social media:Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123Private Facebook group for teachers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/X/Twitter: https://x.com/impactwalesContact:Email: [email protected] Tel: 029 2167 9140BOOKSPRE-ORDER FIN’S NEW BOOK:The Illustrated Pocket Guide to Teaching & Learning: https://amzn.to/3P9yJObThe Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy:https://amzn.to/4lsupnbClosing 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/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHost: Finola WilsonProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

Fin looks at all the news from education in Wales that you might have missed over the summer. Social media:Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/impactwales123Private Facebook group for teachers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1099646660713906/Bluesky: @impactwales.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactwales/X/Twitter: https://x.com/impactwalesContact:Email: [email protected] Tel: 029 2167 9140BOOKSPRE-ORDER FIN’S NEW BOOK:The Illustrated Pocket Guide to Teaching & Learning: https://amzn.to/3P9yJObThe Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy:https://amzn.to/4lsupnbClosing 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/1398388068Subscribe to ImpactPlus today:www.impact.wales/impactplusPRODUCTIONHost: Finola WilsonProducer: Darren EvansVisit us at: www.impact.walesMusic: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur