Sgwrs - Podlediad CCD / CSC Podcast

Demonstrating their high aspirations for all and determination to build a vibrant and inclusive reading culture, literacy leaders from Bryntirion Comprehensive talk us through their vision and realisation of Bryntirion Book Week - an event recognised by Estyn in a spotlight on effective practice.

In this interview with Professor Janet Goodall from Swansea University, we discuss some of the key principles of parental engagement and how this can be developed to support learners’ progress in reading. 

How can schools support safe, respectful and meaningful discussion when sensitive or controversial issues arise? In this episode, we explore how whole-school policies, curriculum planning, and classroom strategies can work together to create environments where learners feel confident to express ideas, listen actively, and engage with complex themes.

In this podcast, we hear from colleagues at Fairoak Primary School (previously Gladstone) and Stacey Primary School. They describe how they brought French and Spanish to life in their classrooms, sparking a love for languages among the learners in their schools.

In this episode we hear from Fitzalan High School and how their practical approaches and careful collaboration are building a culture of reading that has been recognised by Estyn.

In this podcast we explore some of the characteristics of an independent learner, and how the three enablers support the development of independence.

Yn y podlediad hwn, clywn sut mae ysgolion wedi defnyddio rhaglen Y Llwyfan Llafar i ddatblygu medrau siarad cyflwyniadol.  Mae tair ysgol – Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tonyrefail, Ysgol Treganna ac Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg - yn trafod sut mae’r adnodd wedi codi safonau llafaredd eu dysgwyr. 

In this podcast we hear from colleagues at Pencoedtre High School and Romilly Primary School about how they have improved teaching and learning through a collaborative professional learning and coaching programme.

In this podcast we hear how the school supports its pupils in removing barriers to learning, accessing the curriculum and achieving good levels of attendance. 

Should the learning environment be the same in y2/3 as in nursery? In this podcast, practitioners consider what makes an effective environment and some of the similarities and differences across foundation learning.

In this episode we hear from Whitchurch High School and how they have worked to achieve high standards and aspirations for all in the vital area of reading. 

In this podcast episode we speak with NQT Hollie Lewis from Stanwell School who, along with her Induction Mentor, talks us through her first Professional Enquiry Project exploring the use of Cymraeg in an English medium classroom. Hollie discusses how she approached the PEP and both Hollie and her mentor share some top tips for other NQTs undertaking their own Professional Enquiry Projects. 

In this episode, we hear from practitioners across the region and their experiences promoting a culture of high expectations and aspirations for all learners, from whole school ethos to adaptive classroom practice.

In this episode, we hear from practitioners across the region and their experiences developing and refining their curriculum design to suit their diverse range of learners and contexts.

In this episode, we hear from practitioners across the region and their experiences developing independence through considering both the independent learner and independent learning.

Yn y podlediad hwn, mae tri athro o Ysgol Gynradd Coed Glas yng Nghaerdydd yn sôn am y gefnogaeth mae’r ysgol wedi’i chael gan dîm Cymraeg cyfrwng Saesneg ILlCh CCD. Maent yn rhannu’r effaith y mae’r dysgu proffesiynol wedi’i gael ar ansawdd sesiynau Cymraeg dyddiol ar draws yr ysgol, a sut, o ganlyniad, mae medrau llafaredd Cymraeg dysgwyr a’u mwynhad o ddysgu Cymraeg wedi gwella’n sylweddol.In this podcast, three teachers from Coed Glas Primary School in Cardiff speak about the support the school has received from the CSC LLC Welsh in English medium team.  They share the impact the professional learning has had on the quality of daily Welsh sessions across the school, and how, as a result, learners’ Welsh oracy skills and enjoyment of learning Welsh have improved significantly.

In this podcast, we’re joined by Amy Walters Bresner, an Induction Mentor at Whitmore High School, and Ben Yarrow, an NQT from Pencoedtre High School, to discuss the highlights, challenges and opportunities for development during an NQT’s first year, including live coaching and mentoring support.

In this podcast we hear from George Truby and Kate Saleh from Corpus Christi High school, a comprehensive school located in North Cardiff with just over 1000 pupils. They began to develop oracy with Voice 21 and CSC in 2019. Through this partnership working they have covered most strands of support from classroom practice to whole school culture and leadership for oracy. They are in the position where they are moving to accreditation with Voice 21 to become a centre of excellence for oracy- and are the first secondary school in Wales to be on this pathway.

Yn y podlediad hwn, clywn sut mae ysgolion cyfrwng Cymraeg cynradd - Hamadryad, Glan Morfa a Sant Curig - wedi mynd ati i gyflwyno strategaethau i ddatblygu medrau llafaredd disgyblion.

In this podcast, we hear how a whole school focus on the effective use of assessment, planning and pedagogy led to a significant improvement in learners’ Welsh oracy skills.

Litchard Primary School explains how they enriched their humanities curriculum through making a difference in the community.

Rydym yn siarad â Sara Thomas o Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Rhydywaun ym Mhenywaun ac Emyr John o Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Coed Y Gof yng Nghaerdydd. Byddwn yn clywed eu barn ar fod yn rhan o’r prosiect a byddant yn rhoi cipolwg ar y gwahanol ddulliau y mae ysgolion wedi’u cymryd i ddylunio a gweithredu cwricwlwm y celfyddydau mynegiannol trwy rannu eu harfer eu hunain yn eu hysgolion yn ogystal â’r arfer a welir yn yr ysgolion y buont yn ymweld â nhw fel rhan o'r prosiect.

We talk to Bethan Jones from Gwaunmeisgyn Primary school in Beddau, Helen Oyston from Christ the King Catholic Primary school in Cardiff and Shelley Davies from Pencoed Comprehensive school in Bridgend. We’ll hear their views on being part of the project and they’ll give an insight into the different approaches schools have taken to design and implement and expressive arts curriculum by sharing their own practice in their schools in addition to the practice seen in the schools that they visited as part of the project.

In this podcast, we hear how leadership in Dolau Primary School supported a teacher returning from the Welsh Sabbatical Year to build in-school capacity and strategically develop effective pedagogy for Welsh oracy across the school.

In this podcast, we hear how teachers in SS Gabriel and Raphael RC Primary School and Porthcawl Primary School structure their daily Welsh sessions to maximise revision and learning opportunities for their English medium learners.

CSC's Lucy Donovan is joined by Matthew Amesbury, an NQT on supply talking about enquiry projects he undertook during his NQT induction

In this episode, we hear from four of our lead practitioners and their experiences developing formative assessment practices through consideration of teaching and curriculum design. Featuring Jamie Jones from Maerdy Primary School in RCT, Sarah Tudur from Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Iolo Morgannwg in the Vale of Glamorgan, Rhys Ivins from Pontypridd High School in RCT and Catrin Evans from Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd, this is a must-listen for anyone thinking about formative assessment in their setting.

In this podcast, we explore the support available to NQT Mentors in their vital role working with Newly Qualified Teachers.

In this podcast, we consider some of the potential opportunities and issues around AI use in the Secondary Classroom. With Damian Parker, St Cyres Comprehensive School and Ben Partridge, Enhanced Lead Practitioner for Digital Learning – Secondary.

In this podcast, we are joined by Corpus Christi Catholic High School and Troedyrhiw Primary School, who share their tips and experiences of building a culture of oracy within and beyond the classroom. We explore the underlying principles of oracy-rich teaching and learning and its impact on learner.

In this podcast, the LLC AoLE brings exciting opportunities for cross language collaboration and sharing effective pedagogy. We hear how strategies employed in the teaching of Welsh can be adapted for the English classroom, and vice versa.

In this podcast, we explore the importance that disciplinary literacy plays in improving outcomes for all learners across the curriculum. We hear experiences and tips from a current literacy lead and a director of mathematics from the CSC region, and also from Kathrine Mortimore, Literacy Lead at Torquay Academy and author of ‘Disciplinary Literacy and Explicit Vocabulary Teaching’.

In this podcast, we hear one school’s approach to implementing the mandatory cross-curricular digital skills through their locally designed Curriculum for Wales

In this podcast, we discuss and highlight effective approaches to teaching data and information literacy as part of cross-curricular digital skills.

In this podcast we look at ways of implementing DCF in Curriculum for Wales in a secondary setting with Ben Partridge (Enhanced Lead Practitioner for Digital Learning – Secondary) and Richard Hopkins, St Cyres School.

Sut gallai dwyieithrwydd helpu i ddatblygu Ieithoedd Rhyngwladol mewn ysgolion lle mae'r Gymraeg yn brif iaith neu yn iaith ychwanegol?    Manylion y cyfranwyr:  Haf Hayes - Ysgol Pencae   Yr Athro/Professor Enlli Thomas - Athro mewn Ymchwil Addysg a Dirprwy Is-Ganghellor Cynorthwyol (y Gymraeg)   Emily Sian Kinsey - Myfyrwraig TAR Uwchradd mewn ieithoedd rhyngwladol, Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd    Mathias Maurer - Ysgol Gynradd St Athan

In this podcast we talk to Richard Hopkin of St Cyres School. Richard describes how the expressive arts provide a wealth of authentic and meaningful ways expressive arts develops many of the aspects within each element of the digital competence framework i.e. citizenship, interacting and collaborating, producing, data and computational thinking.

In this podcast, Mount Stuart Primary school discuss their work on Cultural Diversity within the school.

In this podcast, Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llwyncelyn discuss their work on Diversity, following participation in a Humanities CSC funded project.

Gwaelod y Garth primary school are the first school in Wales to design and construct a Pod to enhance their STEM curriculum. Listen to their story and find out how you can replicate such an approach.

A discussion regarding how the Science Capital Teaching Approach can enhance your pedagogy for science in the Curriculum for Wales.

In this podcast we hear Llyr Evans, Elliw Mair and Nia Griffiths from Ysgol Garth Olwg discuss the impact of embedding the VESPA Academy platform to support learner transition, retention and progression.

In this podcast we are introduced to Developmental Movement Play: What it is, and how it supports children’s development in the early years.

In this podcast we hear Tonyrefail Community School and Fitzalan High School discuss the impact of embedding the VESPA Academy platform to support learner transition, retention and progression.

In this podcast we hear Radyr Comprehensive, Llanishen High School and Mountain Ash Comprehensive school discuss the impact of embedding the VESPA Academy platform to support learner transition, retention and progression.

In this podcast, members of CSC Senior Leadership team and Professor Caroline Daly, University College London,  discuss the reasons why the principles of the CSC ‘Enabling Equity and Excellence’ regional approach are so important to them and outline how CSC can work in collaboration with Local Authorities to support schools to realise this national ambition.

An appreciative enquiry which considers how technology supported high-quality explanations and modelling during periods of blended learning and potential implications for the future

In this podcast, Julie Kucia, headteacher of Abernant Primary and Sue Prosser, Improvement Partner, discuss how collaboration and professional learning have led to empowered staff and effectively secured improvements.

In this podcast, CSC’s Mandy Esseen and Rebecca Roach unpick learning about education in relation to Newly Qualified Teachers with Professor Mick Waters.

Literacy -Is grammar really that scary? Here is a podcast dispelling some of the main misconceptions about grammar and demonstrating its importance within all classrooms.