How can schools support safe, respectful and meaningful discussion when sensitive or controversial issues arise? In this episode, we explore how whole-school policies, curriculum planning, and classroom strategies can work together to create environments where learners feel confident to express ideas, listen actively, and engage with complex themes.

In this podcast, we hear from colleagues at Fairoak Primary School (previously Gladstone) and Stacey Primary School. They describe how they brought French and Spanish to life in their classrooms, sparking a love for languages among the learners in their schools.

In this episode we hear from Fitzalan High School and how their practical approaches and careful collaboration are building a culture of reading that has been recognised by Estyn.

In this podcast we explore some of the characteristics of an independent learner, and how the three enablers support the development of independence.

Yn y podlediad hwn, clywn sut mae ysgolion wedi defnyddio rhaglen Y Llwyfan Llafar i ddatblygu medrau siarad cyflwyniadol.  Mae tair ysgol – Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tonyrefail, Ysgol Treganna ac Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg - yn trafod sut mae’r adnodd wedi codi safonau llafaredd eu dysgwyr. 

In this podcast we hear from colleagues at Pencoedtre High School and Romilly Primary School about how they have improved teaching and learning through a collaborative professional learning and coaching programme.

In this podcast we hear how the school supports its pupils in removing barriers to learning, accessing the curriculum and achieving good levels of attendance. 

Should the learning environment be the same in y2/3 as in nursery? In this podcast, practitioners consider what makes an effective environment and some of the similarities and differences across foundation learning.

In this episode we hear from Whitchurch High School and how they have worked to achieve high standards and aspirations for all in the vital area of reading. 

In this podcast episode we speak with NQT Hollie Lewis from Stanwell School who, along with her Induction Mentor, talks us through her first Professional Enquiry Project exploring the use of Cymraeg in an English medium classroom. Hollie discusses how she approached the PEP and both Hollie and her mentor share some top tips for other NQTs undertaking their own Professional Enquiry Projects.