The Impact Podcast

By Impact

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... more

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FAQs about The Impact Podcast:

How many episodes does The Impact Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 238 episodes available.

The Impact Podcast episodes:

November 12, 2025 Episode 212: Barriers to learning #3: Low-level disruption
In the latest in a series looking at barriers to learning, Jane and Fin discuss low-level disruption. What does it look like, what causes it, and what can you 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: [email protected]
Tel: 029 2167 9140

BOOKS

Fin’s NEW book, The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy, is now available to pre-order:
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

Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller
Producer: Darren Evans
Visit us at: www.impact.wales
Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur
...more
46min
November 05, 2025 Episode 211: “Why I quit.” Literacy expert speaks out
Last week, literacy expert Elizabeth Nonweiler quit the Welsh Government’s expert literacy panel, calling it ‘not fit for purpose’. In this episode, she speaks to Fin and Jane about why she quit and what she thinks about the government’s plans for reading.

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: [email protected]
Tel: 029 2167 9140

BOOKS

Fin’s NEW book, The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy, is now available to pre-order:
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
...more
33min
October 22, 2025 Episode 210: In the news #10, with Rob Randel
Fin takes a look at the latest Welsh Government announcements and speaks to special guest Rob Randel about developments in reading.

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: [email protected]
Tel: 029 2167 9140

BOOKS

Fin’s NEW book, The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy, is now available to pre-order:
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

Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller
Producer: Darren Evans
Visit us at: www.impact.wales
Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur
...more
59min
October 15, 2025 Episode 209: Questioning for learning
In this episode Fin and Jane return to a popular topic - questioning. They take a detailed look at how to use questions in the classroom, including lots of worked examples.

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: [email protected]
Tel: 029 2167 9140

BOOKS

Fin’s NEW book, The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy, is now available to pre-order:
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

Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller
Producer: Darren Evans
Visit us at: www.impact.wales
Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur
...more
42min
October 08, 2025 Episode 208: Barriers to learning #2: Pupils don’t learn what they’re taught
In the second part of a new series looking at barriers to learning, Jane and Finola discuss what you can do if you’ve taught something, but your pupils aren’t learning 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: [email protected]
Tel: 029 2167 9140

BOOKS

Fin’s NEW book, The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy, is now available to pre-order:
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

Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller
Producer: Darren Evans
Visit us at: www.impact.wales
Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur
...more
38min
October 01, 2025 Episode 207: Positive change, with Innes Robinson
In this episode, Fin and Jane are joined by Innes Robinson, executive headteacher of Pencoedtre and Whitmore High Schools in Barry. They discuss his career and how he has helped turn around challenging schools.

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: [email protected]
Tel: 029 2167 9140

BOOKS

Fin’s NEW book, The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy, is now available to pre-order:
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

Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller
Producer: Darren Evans
Visit us at: www.impact.wales
Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur
...more
39min
September 24, 2025 Episode 206: Barriers to learning #1: Passive learners
In this episode, Fin and Jane launch a new series exploring barriers to learning. They start by discussing passive learners.

We’re delivering a workshop at the Thinking Deeply about Primary Education Cymru Conference – 27th September – St Peter’s School Cardiff. Get tickets here: The Thinking Deeply about Primary Education Conference Tickets, Sat, Sep 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite

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: [email protected]
Tel: 029 2167 9140

BOOKS

Fin’s NEW book, The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy, is now available to pre-order:
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

Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller
Producer: Darren Evans
Visit us at: www.impact.wales
Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur
...more
53min
September 17, 2025 Episode 205: Raising maths attainment, with Kieran Mackle & Estyn
In this episode, Jane and Fin speak to teacher and author Kieran Mackle about raising maths attainment, and discuss a recent Estyn report into mathematics teaching.

We’re delivering a workshop at the Thinking Deeply about Primary Education Cymru Conference – 27th September – St Peter’s School Cardiff. Get tickets here: The Thinking Deeply about Primary Education Conference Tickets, Sat, Sep 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinking-deeply-about-primary-education-conference-tickets-1295761139449?msockid=0261b3f29a3b68dd0195a0b49bac69d6

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: [email protected]
Tel: 029 2167 9140

BOOKS

Fin’s NEW book, The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy, is now available to pre-order:
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

Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller
Producer: Darren Evans
Visit us at: www.impact.wales
Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur
...more
45min
September 10, 2025 Episode 204: Helping struggling readers
Reading ability among pupils is one of the biggest indicators of future success. In this episode Fin and Jane discuss how teachers can support struggling pupils improve their reading. How can you use challenging texts with pupils without switching them off?

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: [email protected]
Tel: 029 2167 9140

BOOKS

Fin’s NEW book, The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy, is now available to pre-order:
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

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education Cymru Conference – 27th September – St Peter’s School Cardiff. Get tickets here: The Thinking Deeply about Primary Education Conference Tickets, Sat, Sep 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite

PRODUCTION

Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller
Producer: Darren Evans
Visit us at: www.impact.wales
Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur
...more
43min
September 03, 2025 Episode 203: The NI curriculum review, with Lucy Crehan
In this episode, Jane and Fin are joined by international education expert Lucy Crehan. They discuss Lucy’s recent work on the review of Northern Ireland’s curriculum.

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: [email protected]
Tel: 029 2167 9140

BOOKS

Fin’s NEW book, The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy, is now available to pre-order:
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

Hosts: Finola Wilson and Jane Miller
Producer: Darren Evans
Visit us at: www.impact.wales
Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur
...more
38min

FAQs about The Impact Podcast:

How many episodes does The Impact Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 238 episodes available.

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