In this Senedd Election Special, we tried very hard to interview someone from Reform UK about the party's education policy offerings for the upcoming Senedd elections. As you'll hear, we weren't successful in getting anyone to come on, so we discussed the education content of their manifesto document without them.

As always, here on Emma and Tom Talk Teaching we then turn to analysis from Dr Gareth Evans from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

The manifesto discussion was recorded on 6th March 2026, and is a collaboration between Emma and Tom Talk Teaching and The Impact Podcast. You can also hear it, together with Jane and Finola's thoughts, over on their podcast feed. 

Each of the six main parties contesting the Senedd elections in May has a broadcast slot for their interview:

16th March - Conservative

17th March - Green

19th March - Labour

23rd March - Liberal Democrats

24th March - Plaid Cymru

26th March - Reform UK

Then, on 22nd April we'll bring you a special episode analysing everything we've found out from the discussions. Enjoy!

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Presented by Tom Breeze, Gareth Evans, Jane Miller and Finola Wilson

Music: Cameron Stewart

Producer: Darren Evans

Studio Manager: Adrian Rapps

Any opinions expressed by the presenters are their independent views and not those of their respective employers.