About this episode

The episode discusses the effectiveness of Estyn in improving education in Wales.

This podcast is all about Estyn - is the inspectorate actually making a difference to education in Wales? Fin looks at the evidence. Read Fin’s recent blogs about Estyn here: Part 1 - https://www.impact.wales/news/why-estyn-isnt-helping-schools-in-wales-to-improve-part-1/ Part 2 - https://www.impact.wales/news/why-estyn-isnt-helping-schools-in-wales-to-improve-part-2/ 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: enquiries@impact.wales Tel: 029 2167 9140 BOOKS The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: 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 Host: Finola Wilson Producer: Darren Evans Visit us at: www.impact.wales Music: Power Shutoff by Craig MacArthur

People in this episode

Host: Finola Wilson

Topics covered

• Estyn
• education in Wales
• inspectorate impact
• school improvement
• evidence analysis

Keywords

• Estyn
• education
• Wales
• inspectorate
• school improvement
• evidence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Estyn, Impact

Books & works: The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy, Closing the Disadvantage Gap, Power Up Your Pedagogy

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