HUGE NEW EPISODE - ORACYYYYY
This week, Amy and I tackle the newest (old) education fashion: Oracy!
What is it, who's promoting it, and should we care?
Please tune in and share if you can 🙏🙏
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This week, Amy and I tackle the newest (old) education fashion: Oracy!
What is it, who's promoting it, and should we care?
Please tune in and share if you can 🙏🙏
open.spotify.com/episode/4UnC...
Oracy, oracy, oracy: why is everyone talking about it?
They Behave For Me · Episode
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November 6, 2026 at 7:03 AM
HUGE NEW EPISODE - ORACYYYYY
This week, Amy and I tackle the newest (old) education fashion: Oracy!
What is it, who's promoting it, and should we care?
Please tune in and share if you can 🙏🙏
open.spotify.com/episode/4UnC...
This week, Amy and I tackle the newest (old) education fashion: Oracy!
What is it, who's promoting it, and should we care?
Please tune in and share if you can 🙏🙏
open.spotify.com/episode/4UnC...
📚 Want to boost oracy, reading, and writing in your school? Join the Laurus Trust's Primary Fluency Project launch event online on Nov 12, 4-4:30 PM!
👉 Register here: lnkd.in/eYjty_D5
#Oracy #Reading #Writing #Education
👉 Register here: lnkd.in/eYjty_D5
#Oracy #Reading #Writing #Education
November 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
📚 Want to boost oracy, reading, and writing in your school? Join the Laurus Trust's Primary Fluency Project launch event online on Nov 12, 4-4:30 PM!
👉 Register here: lnkd.in/eYjty_D5
#Oracy #Reading #Writing #Education
👉 Register here: lnkd.in/eYjty_D5
#Oracy #Reading #Writing #Education
Latest on our Substack - a post from my colleague Chris that brings some data to bear on a claim I made in my last post about oracy.
My worry is that a lot of people want to teach oracy (and vocational courses) not because they actually value oracy and vocational per se...
My worry is that a lot of people want to teach oracy (and vocational courses) not because they actually value oracy and vocational per se...
November 1, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Latest on our Substack - a post from my colleague Chris that brings some data to bear on a claim I made in my last post about oracy.
My worry is that a lot of people want to teach oracy (and vocational courses) not because they actually value oracy and vocational per se...
My worry is that a lot of people want to teach oracy (and vocational courses) not because they actually value oracy and vocational per se...
...but because they think that kids who struggle academically will do well at them.
But what if that's not true? What if the kids who struggle academically don't do that well at vocational or oracy either?
substack.nomoremarking.com/p/oracy-and-...
But what if that's not true? What if the kids who struggle academically don't do that well at vocational or oracy either?
substack.nomoremarking.com/p/oracy-and-...
Oracy and the forgotten third
The data speaks ...
substack.nomoremarking.com
November 1, 2026 at 10:35 AM
...but because they think that kids who struggle academically will do well at them.
But what if that's not true? What if the kids who struggle academically don't do that well at vocational or oracy either?
substack.nomoremarking.com/p/oracy-and-...
But what if that's not true? What if the kids who struggle academically don't do that well at vocational or oracy either?
substack.nomoremarking.com/p/oracy-and-...
I've written a new book called 'Inclusive Oracy in evidence based adaptive teaching, inclusion oracy'.
Do you think it will sell?
Do you think it will sell?
October 29, 2026 at 6:54 PM
I've written a new book called 'Inclusive Oracy in evidence based adaptive teaching, inclusion oracy'.
Do you think it will sell?
Do you think it will sell?
How can we develop children’s #oracy skills & what does best practice in primary #schools look like? This 21-page guide dives into all aspects of #teaching oracy with ideas, examples, tips, lesson advice & case studies. Download your free pdf: https://ow.ly/bG7a510439T
A guide to teaching oracy skills in the primary school - Headteacher Update
This free 21-page Headteacher Update supplement offers advice and examples for how to teach primary pupils oracy skills
ow.ly
November 6, 2026 at 9:50 AM
How can we develop children’s #oracy skills & what does best practice in primary #schools look like? This 21-page guide dives into all aspects of #teaching oracy with ideas, examples, tips, lesson advice & case studies. Download your free pdf: https://ow.ly/bG7a510439T
Proponents of oracy say it isn't “that weird or complicated” & imply anyone who’s sceptical about its wholesale introduction is a freak who wants to shut children up. I don’t think that’s quite fair. Here are 5 reasons oracy might be great & 5 to be cautious daviddidau.substack.com/p/the-weird-...
The “weird and complicated” world of oracy
Arguing about people’s motivations is never going to build consensus so here’s a clear outline of what I lke and what I’m sceptical about when it comes to oracy
daviddidau.substack.com
October 31, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Proponents of oracy say it isn't “that weird or complicated” & imply anyone who’s sceptical about its wholesale introduction is a freak who wants to shut children up. I don’t think that’s quite fair. Here are 5 reasons oracy might be great & 5 to be cautious daviddidau.substack.com/p/the-weird-...
Lucy Powell has promised to give oracy the same status as reading and writing – but unless inclusion is at the heart of this plan, the children who need these skills the most will be left behind, warns Louisa Reeves of @speechandlanguk.bsky.social
Why a focus on oracy risks leaving behind pupils with communication needs
It is not enough just to create more opportunities for pupils to talk in schools, writes Louisa Reeves. The push on oracy must be inclusive by design
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October 31, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Lucy Powell has promised to give oracy the same status as reading and writing – but unless inclusion is at the heart of this plan, the children who need these skills the most will be left behind, warns Louisa Reeves of @speechandlanguk.bsky.social
Listen Back! Create an Oracy Curriculum: TTR Special hosted by Louise Marie
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Create an Oracy Curriculum: TTR Special hosted by Louise Marie | Teachers Talk Radio
Louise Marie is joined by oracy experts and authors, Amy Gaunt and Alice Stott, to discuss their wonderful new book 'Create an Oracy Curriculum' (Pub: Hachette Learning 30th Oct 2026). Together, Amy and Alice will explore why spoken language deserves a central place in education and how schools can embed oracy across subjects and beyond the classroom. This show will give you a real taste of what this book has in store for us. Take it from me when I tell you that this will be, undoubtedly, one of the biggest educational bestsellers of 2026, and for very good reason...
Get your copy ordered today here: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/amy-gaunt/create-an-oracy-curriculum/9781915261960/
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November 6, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Listen Back! Create an Oracy Curriculum: TTR Special hosted by Louise Marie
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Why Oracy is an ugly word but a welcome concept: new blog post
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Is it time to embrace the new focus on 'Oracy'? | Tom Maddocks
Is it time to embrace the new focus on 'Oracy'? It's an ugly word but a welcome concept. I would welcome any focus on improving speaking and communication skills, and maybe it's finally happening. T...
lnkd.in
November 4, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Why Oracy is an ugly word but a welcome concept: new blog post
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lnkd.in/p/eDdbsdep
Huge response to this conversation featuring Amy Gaunt and Alice Stott discussing their new book "Create an Oracy Curriculum" - Don't miss catching up in full here >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH6V...
November 2, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Huge response to this conversation featuring Amy Gaunt and Alice Stott discussing their new book "Create an Oracy Curriculum" - Don't miss catching up in full here >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH6V...
I've been quiet on Bluesky for a while, but I'm back with some exciting news!
I've launched the Talk-Rich Teaching Toolkit – a free, research-informed resource to help schools promote oracy, belonging and learning for multilingual learners.
Please explore and share!
talkrichteaching.reading.ac.uk
I've launched the Talk-Rich Teaching Toolkit – a free, research-informed resource to help schools promote oracy, belonging and learning for multilingual learners.
Please explore and share!
talkrichteaching.reading.ac.uk
The Talk-Rich Teaching Toolkit - Talk Rich Teaching
Practical, research-informed guidance for teachers, school leaders and support staff who want to promote oracy, belonging and learning with multilingual...
talkrichteaching.reading.ac.uk
November 3, 2026 at 9:52 AM
I've been quiet on Bluesky for a while, but I'm back with some exciting news!
I've launched the Talk-Rich Teaching Toolkit – a free, research-informed resource to help schools promote oracy, belonging and learning for multilingual learners.
Please explore and share!
talkrichteaching.reading.ac.uk
I've launched the Talk-Rich Teaching Toolkit – a free, research-informed resource to help schools promote oracy, belonging and learning for multilingual learners.
Please explore and share!
talkrichteaching.reading.ac.uk
The 'weird and complicated' world of oracy | David Didau
The “weird and complicated” world of oracy
Arguing about people’s motivations is never going to build consensus so here’s a clear outline of what I lke and what I’m sceptical about when it comes to oracy
daviddidau.substack.com
November 2, 2026 at 2:55 PM
The 'weird and complicated' world of oracy | David Didau
The Oracy Cup 2026 submission deadline is approaching! 🏆
Schools across Greenwich, Bexley and Kent have until 11pm on Friday 13 November to submit entries from pupils aged 9–15.
There's still time to take part, with free lesson plans and resources available.
equalitas.co.uk/the-oracy-cu...
Schools across Greenwich, Bexley and Kent have until 11pm on Friday 13 November to submit entries from pupils aged 9–15.
There's still time to take part, with free lesson plans and resources available.
equalitas.co.uk/the-oracy-cu...
November 4, 2026 at 10:57 AM
The Oracy Cup 2026 submission deadline is approaching! 🏆
Schools across Greenwich, Bexley and Kent have until 11pm on Friday 13 November to submit entries from pupils aged 9–15.
There's still time to take part, with free lesson plans and resources available.
equalitas.co.uk/the-oracy-cu...
Schools across Greenwich, Bexley and Kent have until 11pm on Friday 13 November to submit entries from pupils aged 9–15.
There's still time to take part, with free lesson plans and resources available.
equalitas.co.uk/the-oracy-cu...
Oracy in practice: How the Voice 21 Benchmarks place knowledge at the heart of learning in a rich curriculum | TeacherHead
Oracy In Practice: How the Voice 21 Benchmarks place knowledge at the heart of learning in a rich curriculum.
A recent twitter post of mine stirred a few folk to respond to my assertion that oracy isn’t really ‘that weird or complicated’. Those offering critiques of oracy don’t like…
teacherhead.com
November 2, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Oracy in practice: How the Voice 21 Benchmarks place knowledge at the heart of learning in a rich curriculum | TeacherHead
Translanguaging for developing L3 Spanish learners’ oracy skills and multilingual identity
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
November 3, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Translanguaging for developing L3 Spanish learners’ oracy skills and multilingual identity
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
One of the reasons it was small is that it is time-consuming to run oracy assessments. Our most recent writing assessment had 75k students taking part and probably took less time.
Of course efficiency isn't everything, so that's not a reason not to assess oracy - but it is worth bearing in mind.
Of course efficiency isn't everything, so that's not a reason not to assess oracy - but it is worth bearing in mind.
November 1, 2026 at 10:35 AM
One of the reasons it was small is that it is time-consuming to run oracy assessments. Our most recent writing assessment had 75k students taking part and probably took less time.
Of course efficiency isn't everything, so that's not a reason not to assess oracy - but it is worth bearing in mind.
Of course efficiency isn't everything, so that's not a reason not to assess oracy - but it is worth bearing in mind.
We have mapped P4C on to the Oracy Skills Framework (developed by Oracy Cambridge and Voice 21) here buff.ly/wdjds9O. Teachers can feel confident that they are implementing the Physical, Linguistic, Cognitive and Social & Emotional strands using P4C in their classrooms.
November 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
We have mapped P4C on to the Oracy Skills Framework (developed by Oracy Cambridge and Voice 21) here buff.ly/wdjds9O. Teachers can feel confident that they are implementing the Physical, Linguistic, Cognitive and Social & Emotional strands using P4C in their classrooms.
An absolute pleasure to kick off the new half term with the St Catherine's RC Primary School team today!
We explored metacognitive theory, foundational learning, questioning, oracy, resilience and so much more!
Thank you for having me - I can't wait to return!
We explored metacognitive theory, foundational learning, questioning, oracy, resilience and so much more!
Thank you for having me - I can't wait to return!
November 2, 2026 at 11:25 PM
An absolute pleasure to kick off the new half term with the St Catherine's RC Primary School team today!
We explored metacognitive theory, foundational learning, questioning, oracy, resilience and so much more!
Thank you for having me - I can't wait to return!
We explored metacognitive theory, foundational learning, questioning, oracy, resilience and so much more!
Thank you for having me - I can't wait to return!
Sch & MAT leaders minded to embed #anti-oppressive & #anti-ableist #oracy approaches will def want to read @iancushing.bsky.social & @wardasworld.bsky.social ❤️
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
October 31, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Sch & MAT leaders minded to embed #anti-oppressive & #anti-ableist #oracy approaches will def want to read @iancushing.bsky.social & @wardasworld.bsky.social ❤️
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
NEW BLOG!
Barbara Bleiman offers context, insight and balance in response to a potentially influential critique of the Labour government's recent welcome announcements about vocational education and oracy.
Read here: englishandmedia.co.uk/blog/standin...
Barbara Bleiman offers context, insight and balance in response to a potentially influential critique of the Labour government's recent welcome announcements about vocational education and oracy.
Read here: englishandmedia.co.uk/blog/standin...
November 5, 2026 at 12:24 PM
NEW BLOG!
Barbara Bleiman offers context, insight and balance in response to a potentially influential critique of the Labour government's recent welcome announcements about vocational education and oracy.
Read here: englishandmedia.co.uk/blog/standin...
Barbara Bleiman offers context, insight and balance in response to a potentially influential critique of the Labour government's recent welcome announcements about vocational education and oracy.
Read here: englishandmedia.co.uk/blog/standin...
There's also a case study of my school's work on CLA in the recently published book by Amy Gaunt and Alice Stott from @voice21oracy.bsky.social
Their book will be an excellent support for schools developing effective oracy practice.
Their book will be an excellent support for schools developing effective oracy practice.
November 1, 2026 at 11:51 AM
There's also a case study of my school's work on CLA in the recently published book by Amy Gaunt and Alice Stott from @voice21oracy.bsky.social
Their book will be an excellent support for schools developing effective oracy practice.
Their book will be an excellent support for schools developing effective oracy practice.
It’s a little disappointing that you couldn’t emphasise oracy a bit more.
October 29, 2026 at 7:04 PM
It’s a little disappointing that you couldn’t emphasise oracy a bit more.
Visualisation, hearing, smell, etc—they all exist on their own spectrums. Everyone sits somewhere different. But the education system assumes we all process the world the same way.
Let's start with the government's current push for Oracy. 👇
(Art: AI / Logic: Human)
Let's start with the government's current push for Oracy. 👇
(Art: AI / Logic: Human)
November 5, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Visualisation, hearing, smell, etc—they all exist on their own spectrums. Everyone sits somewhere different. But the education system assumes we all process the world the same way.
Let's start with the government's current push for Oracy. 👇
(Art: AI / Logic: Human)
Let's start with the government's current push for Oracy. 👇
(Art: AI / Logic: Human)
Listen Back! Create an Oracy Curriculum: TTR Special hosted by Louise Marie
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Create an Oracy Curriculum: TTR Special hosted by Louise Marie | Teachers Talk Radio
Louise Marie is joined by oracy experts and authors, Amy Gaunt and Alice Stott, to discuss their wonderful new book 'Create an Oracy Curriculum' (Pub: Hachette Learning 30th Oct 2026). Together, Amy and Alice will explore why spoken language deserves a central place in education and how schools can embed oracy across subjects and beyond the classroom. This show will give you a real taste of what this book has in store for us. Take it from me when I tell you that this will be, undoubtedly, one of the biggest educational bestsellers of 2026, and for very good reason...
Get your copy ordered today here: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/amy-gaunt/create-an-oracy-curriculum/9781915261960/
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October 30, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Listen Back! Create an Oracy Curriculum: TTR Special hosted by Louise Marie
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