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Your partners in professional learning. Bespoke research-informed support that has a lasting impact on learning.
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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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Listen to The Impact Podcast. We explore all the latest education news in Wales + research-informed pedagogy & classroom strategies you can use in your classroom.
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How are you understanding progress for your learners? Use our 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
February 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM
How are you understanding progress for your learners? Use our 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
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!
February 15, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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!
North Wales Teachers - Sign up for our popular Leading Pedagogy Workshop - March 17th. Click the link for more details and sign up. app.smore.com/n/cv25k
* Only 2 places now available - click the link or email us directly on enquiries@impact.wales asap!
* Only 2 places now available - click the link or email us directly on enquiries@impact.wales asap!
Leading Pedagogy Workshop -17/03/26
Leading Pedagogy Workshop -17/03/26
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February 15, 2026 at 10:29 AM
North Wales Teachers - Sign up for our popular Leading Pedagogy Workshop - March 17th. Click the link for more details and sign up. app.smore.com/n/cv25k
* Only 2 places now available - click the link or email us directly on enquiries@impact.wales asap!
* Only 2 places now available - click the link or email us directly on enquiries@impact.wales asap!
Asking questions about a topic BEFORE you introduce pupils to it, works.
Help pupils find the connections they already have to link with the new content, by asking pre-questions.
We provide professional learning for schools http://impact.wales
Help pupils find the connections they already have to link with the new content, by asking pre-questions.
We provide professional learning for schools http://impact.wales
February 15, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Asking questions about a topic BEFORE you introduce pupils to it, works.
Help pupils find the connections they already have to link with the new content, by asking pre-questions.
We provide professional learning for schools http://impact.wales
Help pupils find the connections they already have to link with the new content, by asking pre-questions.
We provide professional learning for schools http://impact.wales
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
February 14, 2026 at 6:30 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
North Wales Teachers - Sign up for our popular Leading Pedagogy Workshop - March 17th. Click the link for more details and sign up. app.smore.com/n/cv25k
* Only 2 places now available - click the link or email us directly on enquiries@impact.wales asap!
* Only 2 places now available - click the link or email us directly on enquiries@impact.wales asap!
Leading Pedagogy Workshop -17/03/26
Leading Pedagogy Workshop -17/03/26
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February 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM
North Wales Teachers - Sign up for our popular Leading Pedagogy Workshop - March 17th. Click the link for more details and sign up. app.smore.com/n/cv25k
* Only 2 places now available - click the link or email us directly on enquiries@impact.wales asap!
* Only 2 places now available - click the link or email us directly on enquiries@impact.wales asap!
We use research to create visual summaries for teachers to help them make well-informed decisions in the classroom. We also provide research-informed professional learning for teachers and schools.
Contact us to find out more enquiries@impact.wales
Contact us to find out more enquiries@impact.wales
February 13, 2026 at 7:08 PM
We use research to create visual summaries for teachers to help them make well-informed decisions in the classroom. We also provide research-informed professional learning for teachers and schools.
Contact us to find out more enquiries@impact.wales
Contact us to find out more enquiries@impact.wales
NEW - Creating feedback that helps change pupils' behaviour long term, not just the piece of work is about focusing on the learning. Use our 5 step process to get your feedback right.
Your partners in professional learning. Research-informed support & resources at www.impact.wales
Your partners in professional learning. Research-informed support & resources at www.impact.wales
February 12, 2026 at 8:30 PM
NEW - Creating feedback that helps change pupils' behaviour long term, not just the piece of work is about focusing on the learning. Use our 5 step process to get your feedback right.
Your partners in professional learning. Research-informed support & resources at www.impact.wales
Your partners in professional learning. Research-informed support & resources at www.impact.wales
"Not all learners progress at the same speed."
This truism is at the heart of teaching and has driven much of what we know about differentiation. How does this look if you are focused on providing the right level of practice and support?
Take a look ⬇️
Contact us enquiries@impact.wales
This truism is at the heart of teaching and has driven much of what we know about differentiation. How does this look if you are focused on providing the right level of practice and support?
Take a look ⬇️
Contact us enquiries@impact.wales
February 12, 2026 at 7:12 PM
"Not all learners progress at the same speed."
This truism is at the heart of teaching and has driven much of what we know about differentiation. How does this look if you are focused on providing the right level of practice and support?
Take a look ⬇️
Contact us enquiries@impact.wales
This truism is at the heart of teaching and has driven much of what we know about differentiation. How does this look if you are focused on providing the right level of practice and support?
Take a look ⬇️
Contact us enquiries@impact.wales
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.
www.impact.wales
Take a look at our sketchnote to get started.
www.impact.wales
February 12, 2026 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.
www.impact.wales
Take a look at our sketchnote to get started.
www.impact.wales
How categorising new information aids retention and recall of learning.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:30 PM
How categorising new information aids retention and recall of learning.
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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
February 11, 2026 at 7:06 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
North Wales Teachers - Sign up for our popular Leading Pedagogy Workshop - March 17th. Click the link for more details and sign up. app.smore.com/n/cv25k
* Only 2 places now available - click the link or email us directly on enquiries@impact.wales asap!
* Only 2 places now available - click the link or email us directly on enquiries@impact.wales asap!
Leading Pedagogy Workshop -17/03/26
Leading Pedagogy Workshop -17/03/26
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February 11, 2026 at 5:37 PM
North Wales Teachers - Sign up for our popular Leading Pedagogy Workshop - March 17th. Click the link for more details and sign up. app.smore.com/n/cv25k
* Only 2 places now available - click the link or email us directly on enquiries@impact.wales asap!
* Only 2 places now available - click the link or email us directly on enquiries@impact.wales asap!
What do you do when you know you've taught your pupils something, but they just haven't learnt it??
One of the most common complaints we hear from teachers is that pupils haven’t learnt what they’ve been taught.
Fin explains why it’s happening and what you can do about it. Impact Insights #27.
One of the most common complaints we hear from teachers is that pupils haven’t learnt what they’ve been taught.
Fin explains why it’s happening and what you can do about it. Impact Insights #27.
February 11, 2026 at 7:08 AM
What do you do when you know you've taught your pupils something, but they just haven't learnt it??
One of the most common complaints we hear from teachers is that pupils haven’t learnt what they’ve been taught.
Fin explains why it’s happening and what you can do about it. Impact Insights #27.
One of the most common complaints we hear from teachers is that pupils haven’t learnt what they’ve been taught.
Fin explains why it’s happening and what you can do about it. Impact Insights #27.
Out now, the latest episode of the Impact Podcast. We discuss why Wales is failing to teach every child to read well early, and it's not teachers' fault!
Listen here for more news about the role of Welsh Government’s Expert Literacy Panel and Estyn: open.spotify.com/episode/4GNm...
Listen here for more news about the role of Welsh Government’s Expert Literacy Panel and Estyn: open.spotify.com/episode/4GNm...
Episode 223: Reading - why Wales fails
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February 11, 2026 at 6:14 AM
Out now, the latest episode of the Impact Podcast. We discuss why Wales is failing to teach every child to read well early, and it's not teachers' fault!
Listen here for more news about the role of Welsh Government’s Expert Literacy Panel and Estyn: open.spotify.com/episode/4GNm...
Listen here for more news about the role of Welsh Government’s Expert Literacy Panel and Estyn: open.spotify.com/episode/4GNm...
Oracy is such an important element of any effective classroom. Making sure pupils feel safe to voice their opinions is crucial. Co-create ground rules for oracy like our example 🗣️💬⬇️
Follow us for research-informed practical ways to improve the impact of your teaching enquiries@impact.wales
Follow us for research-informed practical ways to improve the impact of your teaching enquiries@impact.wales
February 10, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Oracy is such an important element of any effective classroom. Making sure pupils feel safe to voice their opinions is crucial. Co-create ground rules for oracy like our example 🗣️💬⬇️
Follow us for research-informed practical ways to improve the impact of your teaching enquiries@impact.wales
Follow us for research-informed practical ways to improve the impact of your teaching enquiries@impact.wales
Understanding how learning occurs helps you evaluate your teaching. Expertise means adapting, not avoiding mistakes. A solid mental model fosters insights. Check out our sketchnote ⬇️Our research-based professional learning: www.impact.wales ☎️029 2167 9140 📧enquiries@impact.wales
February 10, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Understanding how learning occurs helps you evaluate your teaching. Expertise means adapting, not avoiding mistakes. A solid mental model fosters insights. Check out our sketchnote ⬇️Our research-based professional learning: www.impact.wales ☎️029 2167 9140 📧enquiries@impact.wales
Check out our 30 second guide to improving your memory and helping your pupils retain what they learn.
We provide research-informed professional learning for schools and teachers across the UK. Contact us enquiries@impact.wales to find out more.
We provide research-informed professional learning for schools and teachers across the UK. Contact us enquiries@impact.wales to find out more.
February 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Check out our 30 second guide to improving your memory and helping your pupils retain what they learn.
We provide research-informed professional learning for schools and teachers across the UK. Contact us enquiries@impact.wales to find out more.
We provide research-informed professional learning for schools and teachers across the UK. Contact us enquiries@impact.wales to find out more.
🚀 Three must-have books for every teacher!
📕The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy - https://amzn.to/4oNZGnz
📗 Closing the Disadvantage Gap - https://amzn.to/47LBAni
📘 Power Up Your Pedagogy - https://amzn.to/4oTuLGp
Click the links to get your copies!
📕The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy - https://amzn.to/4oNZGnz
📗 Closing the Disadvantage Gap - https://amzn.to/47LBAni
📘 Power Up Your Pedagogy - https://amzn.to/4oTuLGp
Click the links to get your copies!
February 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM
🚀 Three must-have books for every teacher!
📕The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy - https://amzn.to/4oNZGnz
📗 Closing the Disadvantage Gap - https://amzn.to/47LBAni
📘 Power Up Your Pedagogy - https://amzn.to/4oTuLGp
Click the links to get your copies!
📕The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy - https://amzn.to/4oNZGnz
📗 Closing the Disadvantage Gap - https://amzn.to/47LBAni
📘 Power Up Your Pedagogy - https://amzn.to/4oTuLGp
Click the links to get your copies!
North Wales Teachers - Sign up for our popular Leading Pedagogy Workshop - March 17th. Click the link for more details and sign up.
Leading Pedagogy Workshop -17/03/26
Leading Pedagogy Workshop -17/03/26
app.smore.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:35 AM
North Wales Teachers - Sign up for our popular Leading Pedagogy Workshop - March 17th. Click the link for more details and sign up.
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!
February 8, 2026 at 8:29 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!
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.
February 7, 2026 at 6:30 AM
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.
Should learning feel easy?
Use our quick visual guide to learning and the memory to think about the learning in your classroom.
We provide professional learning for teachers informed by research. Go to www.impact.wales to find out more
Use our quick visual guide to learning and the memory to think about the learning in your classroom.
We provide professional learning for teachers informed by research. Go to www.impact.wales to find out more
February 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Should learning feel easy?
Use our quick visual guide to learning and the memory to think about the learning in your classroom.
We provide professional learning for teachers informed by research. Go to www.impact.wales to find out more
Use our quick visual guide to learning and the memory to think about the learning in your classroom.
We provide professional learning for teachers informed by research. Go to www.impact.wales to find out more
Educational disadvantage affects how pupils think, feel about and plan their own learning. It's more than just test scores. Find out more in my new book published on April 9th.
Order your copy here: https://amzn.to/4gome99
Order your copy here: https://amzn.to/4gome99
February 6, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Educational disadvantage affects how pupils think, feel about and plan their own learning. It's more than just test scores. Find out more in my new book published on April 9th.
Order your copy here: https://amzn.to/4gome99
Order your copy here: https://amzn.to/4gome99
Ensuring your pupils are more resilient in their learning, research suggests, is about these four Cs.
A big one is Competence. Using strategies like Sweller's expertise reversal effect can help.
Your partners in professional learning - www.impact.wales
A big one is Competence. Using strategies like Sweller's expertise reversal effect can help.
Your partners in professional learning - www.impact.wales
February 6, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Ensuring your pupils are more resilient in their learning, research suggests, is about these four Cs.
A big one is Competence. Using strategies like Sweller's expertise reversal effect can help.
Your partners in professional learning - www.impact.wales
A big one is Competence. Using strategies like Sweller's expertise reversal effect can help.
Your partners in professional learning - www.impact.wales