Episode 239: Aspiration and resilience, with Alun Ebenezer
About this episode
Alun Ebenezer discusses his transformative work at Caldicot School and the importance of resilience in education.
Alun Ebenezer is one of Wales’ best-known school leaders. Once dubbed the ‘head from hell’ by a tabloid newspaper, Mr Ebenezer has transformed the fortunes of Caldicot School. He talks to Fin about his career, why pupils need to be more resilient, and what he thinks about the education system in Wales. 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 PRE-ORDER FIN’S NEW BOOK: The Illustrated Pocket Guide to Teaching & Learning: https://amzn.to/3P9yJOb The Illustrated Guide to Pedagogy: https://amzn.to/4lsupnb Closing the Disadvantage Gap: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1032824107/ 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
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