Creating confident speakers through oracy

Embedding oracy within school culture is essential for equipping children with the confidence, communication skills, and critical thinking abilities they need for future success. By prioritising talk-rich environments, integrating oracy into the curriculum, and providing high-quality professional development, schools can ensure that every child has the opportunity to become a confident and articulate speaker.

Our English advisers, Kayleigh Valentini and Juliet McCullion discuss how to weave opportunities to create confident speakers into the everyday classroom in their recent article in Headteacher Update.

Headteacher Update: Implementing oracy education in primary schools