ImpactWales
@impactwales.bsky.social
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The Impact Podcast
Podcast · 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.wal...
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Cramming helps short-term recall — but spacing and interleaving practice builds lasting learning.
At Impact Wales, we turn research like this into practical, classroom-ready professional learning.
Want CPD that really impacts outcomes?
📩 enquiries@impact.wales
At Impact Wales, we turn research like this into practical, classroom-ready professional learning.
Want CPD that really impacts outcomes?
📩 enquiries@impact.wales
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Cramming helps short-term recall — but spacing and interleaving practice builds lasting learning.
At Impact Wales, we turn research like this into practical, classroom-ready professional learning.
Want CPD that really impacts outcomes?
📩 enquiries@impact.wales
At Impact Wales, we turn research like this into practical, classroom-ready professional learning.
Want CPD that really impacts outcomes?
📩 enquiries@impact.wales
With the Senedd elections just round the corner, we believe education in Wales should be an election issue. That's why we are launching the Impact Wales Education Manifesto today.
We call on decision-makers to:
Fund schools properly: School budgets are at an all time low.
We call on decision-makers to:
Fund schools properly: School budgets are at an all time low.
November 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
With the Senedd elections just round the corner, we believe education in Wales should be an election issue. That's why we are launching the Impact Wales Education Manifesto today.
We call on decision-makers to:
Fund schools properly: School budgets are at an all time low.
We call on decision-makers to:
Fund schools properly: School budgets are at an all time low.
My new book "The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: A Toolkit for Research-Informed Teaching" is doing phenomenally well, #3 in the Amazon bestseller list!
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
November 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
My new book "The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: A Toolkit for Research-Informed Teaching" is doing phenomenally well, #3 in the Amazon bestseller list!
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
How are you understanding progress for your learners? Use our new research-informed strategy, midpoint monitoring, to break down pupils' progress towards their learning goal.
Perfect for CfW 💥✅
Contact us for bespoke professional learning that has impact enquiries@impact.wales
Perfect for CfW 💥✅
Contact us for bespoke professional learning that has impact enquiries@impact.wales
November 24, 2025 at 8:31 AM
How are you understanding progress for your learners? Use our new research-informed strategy, midpoint monitoring, to break down pupils' progress towards their learning goal.
Perfect for CfW 💥✅
Contact us for bespoke professional learning that has impact enquiries@impact.wales
Perfect for CfW 💥✅
Contact us for bespoke professional learning that has impact enquiries@impact.wales
Improvement thrives on deliberate practice. Our professional learning sessions offer tasks for participants to experiment with necessary changes. Contact us at enquiries@impact.wales to support your staff in making the changes your pupils need. Impact Wales, your professional learning partner.
November 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Improvement thrives on deliberate practice. Our professional learning sessions offer tasks for participants to experiment with necessary changes. Contact us at enquiries@impact.wales to support your staff in making the changes your pupils need. Impact Wales, your professional learning partner.
My new book "The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: A Toolkit for Research-Informed Teaching" is doing phenomenally well, #3 in the Amazon bestseller list!
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
November 23, 2025 at 10:28 AM
My new book "The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: A Toolkit for Research-Informed Teaching" is doing phenomenally well, #3 in the Amazon bestseller list!
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
We work with you to create bespoke professional learning for your teachers that makes an impact on your pupils' learning. Click the link to find out more or call us to tell us how we can help: secure.smore.com/n/c...
📲029 2167 9140
📧enquiries@impact.wales
📲029 2167 9140
📧enquiries@impact.wales
November 23, 2025 at 8:31 AM
We work with you to create bespoke professional learning for your teachers that makes an impact on your pupils' learning. Click the link to find out more or call us to tell us how we can help: secure.smore.com/n/c...
📲029 2167 9140
📧enquiries@impact.wales
📲029 2167 9140
📧enquiries@impact.wales
Every Weds during term time we publish a podcast episode on a range of current educational topics.
You can listen to the latest and all of our previous episodes here: impact.wales/podcasts or just search 'The Impact Podcast' on whichever podcast platform you use. Simples!
You can listen to the latest and all of our previous episodes here: impact.wales/podcasts or just search 'The Impact Podcast' on whichever podcast platform you use. Simples!
November 23, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Every Weds during term time we publish a podcast episode on a range of current educational topics.
You can listen to the latest and all of our previous episodes here: impact.wales/podcasts or just search 'The Impact Podcast' on whichever podcast platform you use. Simples!
You can listen to the latest and all of our previous episodes here: impact.wales/podcasts or just search 'The Impact Podcast' on whichever podcast platform you use. Simples!
My new book "The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: A Toolkit for Research-Informed Teaching" is doing phenomenally well, #3 in the Amazon bestseller list!
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
November 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
My new book "The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: A Toolkit for Research-Informed Teaching" is doing phenomenally well, #3 in the Amazon bestseller list!
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
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The irony is that even if it was because schools have lacked focus, why have they lacked focus? I don’t suppose it would be anything to do with their Estyn recommendations? 🙄
It might be news to Estyn - but schools focus on what Estyn tell them to focus on because the IV will be round the corner!
It might be news to Estyn - but schools focus on what Estyn tell them to focus on because the IV will be round the corner!
November 22, 2025 at 8:32 AM
The irony is that even if it was because schools have lacked focus, why have they lacked focus? I don’t suppose it would be anything to do with their Estyn recommendations? 🙄
It might be news to Estyn - but schools focus on what Estyn tell them to focus on because the IV will be round the corner!
It might be news to Estyn - but schools focus on what Estyn tell them to focus on because the IV will be round the corner!
Are you teaching pupils tier 2 words?
Find out more about the research-informed literacy support that we provide to schools www.impact.wales
Find out more about the research-informed literacy support that we provide to schools www.impact.wales
November 22, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Are you teaching pupils tier 2 words?
Find out more about the research-informed literacy support that we provide to schools www.impact.wales
Find out more about the research-informed literacy support that we provide to schools www.impact.wales
My new book "The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: A Toolkit for Research-Informed Teaching" is doing phenomenally well, #3 in the Amazon bestseller list!
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
My new book "The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: A Toolkit for Research-Informed Teaching" is doing phenomenally well, #3 in the Amazon bestseller list!
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
Which of these strategies are you using with your pupils? You can find further information about them on our website www.impact.wales or from the @EducEndowFoundn teaching & learning toolkit.
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Which of these strategies are you using with your pupils? You can find further information about them on our website www.impact.wales or from the @EducEndowFoundn teaching & learning toolkit.
There's been so much disagreement between which is best, direct instruction or project based learning. This is a false argument. Both approaches have value, but WHEN you use them is crucial. This is in part dependent on the expertise of the pupil.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:10 PM
There's been so much disagreement between which is best, direct instruction or project based learning. This is a false argument. Both approaches have value, but WHEN you use them is crucial. This is in part dependent on the expertise of the pupil.
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This is very disappointing from @estyn-hmi.bsky.social Implicit in their statement is that it is schools' lack of focus causing poor standards of reading. Damage limitation rather than change. Missed opportunity.
Wales' schools watchdog has announced today it will have a three year "enhanced focus on reading" from September 2026.
Read more here:
estyn.gov.wales/reading-for-...
Read more here:
estyn.gov.wales/reading-for-...
Reading: For learners, for Wales. - Estyn
From September 2026, we will have a three-year enhanced focus on reading. We know that too many learners are not fluent, advanced readers by the time they leave school or further education and want t...
estyn.gov.wales
November 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
This is very disappointing from @estyn-hmi.bsky.social Implicit in their statement is that it is schools' lack of focus causing poor standards of reading. Damage limitation rather than change. Missed opportunity.
All of our professional learning that we provide for schools is entirely bespoke to the school, the teachers, and the context.
Here are the 6 steps to success that we use to ensure that our professional learning has the impact that the school needs.
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Here are the 6 steps to success that we use to ensure that our professional learning has the impact that the school needs.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:30 AM
All of our professional learning that we provide for schools is entirely bespoke to the school, the teachers, and the context.
Here are the 6 steps to success that we use to ensure that our professional learning has the impact that the school needs.
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Here are the 6 steps to success that we use to ensure that our professional learning has the impact that the school needs.
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My new book "The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: A Toolkit for Research-Informed Teaching" is doing phenomenally well, #3 in the Amazon bestseller list!
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
November 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
My new book "The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: A Toolkit for Research-Informed Teaching" is doing phenomenally well, #3 in the Amazon bestseller list!
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
Fab day with HTs & SLT from across Wales at our Leading Pedagogy Workshop today. Based on my new book "The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy"
"Worth the 4 hour drive!" Assistant Head, Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi.
Get the book: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/104101178...
Contact us for PL enquiries@impact.wales
"Worth the 4 hour drive!" Assistant Head, Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi.
Get the book: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/104101178...
Contact us for PL enquiries@impact.wales
November 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Fab day with HTs & SLT from across Wales at our Leading Pedagogy Workshop today. Based on my new book "The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy"
"Worth the 4 hour drive!" Assistant Head, Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi.
Get the book: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/104101178...
Contact us for PL enquiries@impact.wales
"Worth the 4 hour drive!" Assistant Head, Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi.
Get the book: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/104101178...
Contact us for PL enquiries@impact.wales
Do you want your teachers to have clear, evidence-informed guidance on what good teaching & learning looks like at your school?
Why not commission us to create a bespoke T&L Handbook, like the one we created for Neyland Community School. To find out more contact enquiries@impact.wales
Why not commission us to create a bespoke T&L Handbook, like the one we created for Neyland Community School. To find out more contact enquiries@impact.wales
November 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Do you want your teachers to have clear, evidence-informed guidance on what good teaching & learning looks like at your school?
Why not commission us to create a bespoke T&L Handbook, like the one we created for Neyland Community School. To find out more contact enquiries@impact.wales
Why not commission us to create a bespoke T&L Handbook, like the one we created for Neyland Community School. To find out more contact enquiries@impact.wales
My new book "The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: A Toolkit for Research-Informed Teaching" is doing phenomenally well, #3 in the Amazon bestseller list!
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
November 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
My new book "The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: A Toolkit for Research-Informed Teaching" is doing phenomenally well, #3 in the Amazon bestseller list!
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
The aim of teaching is to help learners make new connections and organise connections into meaningful schema. Share the cue that will help pupils recall and organise the learning.
Check out our sketchnote ⬇️Contact us for bespoke professional learning for teachers enquiries@impact.wales
Check out our sketchnote ⬇️Contact us for bespoke professional learning for teachers enquiries@impact.wales
November 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The aim of teaching is to help learners make new connections and organise connections into meaningful schema. Share the cue that will help pupils recall and organise the learning.
Check out our sketchnote ⬇️Contact us for bespoke professional learning for teachers enquiries@impact.wales
Check out our sketchnote ⬇️Contact us for bespoke professional learning for teachers enquiries@impact.wales
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November 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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✅Research-summaries in sketchnotes
✅Education news from Wales
✅Professional learning that has impact!
Bluesky - @impactwales.bsky.social
Instagram - @ImpactWales
Facebook - @ImpactWales123
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/com...
My new book "The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: A Toolkit for Research-Informed Teaching" is doing phenomenally well, #3 in the Amazon bestseller list!
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
November 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
My new book "The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: A Toolkit for Research-Informed Teaching" is doing phenomenally well, #3 in the Amazon bestseller list!
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/47OlQQl
We are also running a workshop based on the book in Caerphilly 20.11.25, which is sold out.
Helping pupils to transfer their understanding into novel context is a notoriously difficult thing to do, but there are some strategies that you can try out.
Take a look at our sketchnote to get started.
Take a look at our sketchnote to get started.
November 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Helping pupils to transfer their understanding into novel context is a notoriously difficult thing to do, but there are some strategies that you can try out.
Take a look at our sketchnote to get started.
Take a look at our sketchnote to get started.
Helping pupils to transfer their understanding into novel context is a notoriously difficult thing to do, but there are some strategies that you can try out.
Take a look at our sketchnote to get started.
Take a look at our sketchnote to get started.
November 17, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Helping pupils to transfer their understanding into novel context is a notoriously difficult thing to do, but there are some strategies that you can try out.
Take a look at our sketchnote to get started.
Take a look at our sketchnote to get started.