Supporting Oracy: Why It Matters More Than Ever
We’ve been highlighting the importance of oracy skills for our students, referencing the Future of Oracy report and sharing practical strategies to encourage effective communication in the classroom.
As we continue this focus, it’s clear that oracy development is more crucial than ever. With a nationwide shortage of speech and language professionals, the role of teachers in fostering students’ speaking and listening skills has never been more significant.
Read more in this government briefing on the specialist workforce for children with SEND:
Specialist Workforce for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
The scale of the oracy problem in schools is highlighted in this insightful article on oracy:
Let’s keep building students’ confidence in communication—every conversation counts!
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