@oracycam.bsky.social
Today is the final day to catch the 'festive fee' of £1500 for our 6-part 'Implementing #Oracy' programme. And to allow for school budgeting cycles, you can book now, pay in April if you like.
For more details, see the link below 👀
For more details, see the link below 👀
December 19, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Today is the final day to catch the 'festive fee' of £1500 for our 6-part 'Implementing #Oracy' programme. And to allow for school budgeting cycles, you can book now, pay in April if you like.
For more details, see the link below 👀
For more details, see the link below 👀
Last few places for IMPLEMENTING #ORACY 2026. Six sessions, Jan-Jun. We have a great cohort - several schools are sending more than one colleague. Our Festive Fee expires Friday 19th Dec, and you can book now and pay in April. Link in comments ⬇️
December 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Last few places for IMPLEMENTING #ORACY 2026. Six sessions, Jan-Jun. We have a great cohort - several schools are sending more than one colleague. Our Festive Fee expires Friday 19th Dec, and you can book now and pay in April. Link in comments ⬇️
Teachers, leaders, #oracy leads:
We still have a *small number* of places left for our inaugural Implementing Oracy programme!
Book before Friday 19th December to claim the festive fee of £1500 – once they’re gone, they’re gone!
oracycambridge.org/implementing...
We still have a *small number* of places left for our inaugural Implementing Oracy programme!
Book before Friday 19th December to claim the festive fee of £1500 – once they’re gone, they’re gone!
oracycambridge.org/implementing...
December 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Teachers, leaders, #oracy leads:
We still have a *small number* of places left for our inaugural Implementing Oracy programme!
Book before Friday 19th December to claim the festive fee of £1500 – once they’re gone, they’re gone!
oracycambridge.org/implementing...
We still have a *small number* of places left for our inaugural Implementing Oracy programme!
Book before Friday 19th December to claim the festive fee of £1500 – once they’re gone, they’re gone!
oracycambridge.org/implementing...
*** NEW POST ***
Teaching Tone of Voice, by Dr Lyn Dawes
Link below 👇
oracycambridge.substack.com/p/teaching-t...
Teaching Tone of Voice, by Dr Lyn Dawes
Link below 👇
oracycambridge.substack.com/p/teaching-t...
November 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
*** NEW POST ***
Teaching Tone of Voice, by Dr Lyn Dawes
Link below 👇
oracycambridge.substack.com/p/teaching-t...
Teaching Tone of Voice, by Dr Lyn Dawes
Link below 👇
oracycambridge.substack.com/p/teaching-t...
😍 We have a new article in @seced.bsky.social 😍
Implementing oracy: Four practical ideas for your classroom
www.sec-ed.co.uk/content/best...
Implementing oracy: Four practical ideas for your classroom
www.sec-ed.co.uk/content/best...
Implementing oracy: Four practical ideas for your classroom - SecEd
The new oracy framework will help teachers to improve discussions in their classrooms – here are some practical ideas
www.sec-ed.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:36 AM
😍 We have a new article in @seced.bsky.social 😍
Implementing oracy: Four practical ideas for your classroom
www.sec-ed.co.uk/content/best...
Implementing oracy: Four practical ideas for your classroom
www.sec-ed.co.uk/content/best...
*** NEW POST ***
The importance of talk rules – and how to make them work for your pupils
A guest post by @rethinkingjames.bsky.social
Link below
oracycambridge.substack.com/p/the-import...
The importance of talk rules – and how to make them work for your pupils
A guest post by @rethinkingjames.bsky.social
Link below
oracycambridge.substack.com/p/the-import...
November 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
*** NEW POST ***
The importance of talk rules – and how to make them work for your pupils
A guest post by @rethinkingjames.bsky.social
Link below
oracycambridge.substack.com/p/the-import...
The importance of talk rules – and how to make them work for your pupils
A guest post by @rethinkingjames.bsky.social
Link below
oracycambridge.substack.com/p/the-import...
We have created a brand new 6-part professional learning programme for teachers, leaders, oracy leads.
It's called 'Implementing Oracy: Inclusion, Assessment, Impact' and it runs from Jan-Jun 2026.
The early bird deadline is next Friday 21st Nov.
See the link below for details!
It's called 'Implementing Oracy: Inclusion, Assessment, Impact' and it runs from Jan-Jun 2026.
The early bird deadline is next Friday 21st Nov.
See the link below for details!
November 13, 2025 at 6:13 PM
We have created a brand new 6-part professional learning programme for teachers, leaders, oracy leads.
It's called 'Implementing Oracy: Inclusion, Assessment, Impact' and it runs from Jan-Jun 2026.
The early bird deadline is next Friday 21st Nov.
See the link below for details!
It's called 'Implementing Oracy: Inclusion, Assessment, Impact' and it runs from Jan-Jun 2026.
The early bird deadline is next Friday 21st Nov.
See the link below for details!
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“We recommend that the Government introduce an oracy framework to support practice and to complement the existing frameworks for reading and writing.” (Curriculum and Assessment Review, p.79) 🎉 🎉 🎉
It’s an exciting time for oracy in education...
“We recommend that the Government introduce an oracy framework to support practice and to complement the existing frameworks for reading and writing.” (Curriculum and Assessment Review, p.79) 🎉 🎉 🎉
It’s an exciting time for oracy in education...
IMPLEMENTING ORACY: INCLUSION, ASSESSMENT, IMPACT - ORACY CAMBRIDGE
Jan to Jun 2026: Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge and online This six-session professional learning programme is designed for school leaders, oracy leads and classroom teachers who want to imp...
oracycambridge.org
November 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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“We recommend that the Government introduce an oracy framework to support practice and to complement the existing frameworks for reading and writing.” (Curriculum and Assessment Review, p.79) 🎉 🎉 🎉
It’s an exciting time for oracy in education...
“We recommend that the Government introduce an oracy framework to support practice and to complement the existing frameworks for reading and writing.” (Curriculum and Assessment Review, p.79) 🎉 🎉 🎉
It’s an exciting time for oracy in education...
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I am weirdly conflicted on the oracy recommendations. In principle, I am very much in favour of improving oracy. On the other hand, I really worry about effective implementation.
We welcome the government’s plan to introduce a national oracy framework – a major step towards giving spoken language its rightful place in education.
We look forward to working with the @departmentforedu.bsky.social to support its careful implementation and bring about lasting change.
We look forward to working with the @departmentforedu.bsky.social to support its careful implementation and bring about lasting change.
November 5, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I am weirdly conflicted on the oracy recommendations. In principle, I am very much in favour of improving oracy. On the other hand, I really worry about effective implementation.
We welcome the government’s plan to introduce a national oracy framework – a major step towards giving spoken language its rightful place in education.
We look forward to working with the @departmentforedu.bsky.social to support its careful implementation and bring about lasting change.
We look forward to working with the @departmentforedu.bsky.social to support its careful implementation and bring about lasting change.
November 5, 2025 at 8:07 AM
We welcome the government’s plan to introduce a national oracy framework – a major step towards giving spoken language its rightful place in education.
We look forward to working with the @departmentforedu.bsky.social to support its careful implementation and bring about lasting change.
We look forward to working with the @departmentforedu.bsky.social to support its careful implementation and bring about lasting change.
How can we ensure every young person finds their voice like Luna – and teachers feel confident embedding oracy in their everyday practice?
'Implementing Oracy: Inclusion, Assessment, Impact' runs Jan–Jun 2026 at the University of Cambridge
To find out more, see link below
#Oracy #CAReview #CAR
'Implementing Oracy: Inclusion, Assessment, Impact' runs Jan–Jun 2026 at the University of Cambridge
To find out more, see link below
#Oracy #CAReview #CAR
November 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
‘Teaching exploratory talk is teaching a robust, scientific and social way to think.’
Brilliant post from the archives on how we can teach speaking and listening in the classroom, by Dr Lyn Dawes
oracycambridge.substack.com/p/how-can-we...
Brilliant post from the archives on how we can teach speaking and listening in the classroom, by Dr Lyn Dawes
oracycambridge.substack.com/p/how-can-we...
October 27, 2025 at 9:42 AM
‘Teaching exploratory talk is teaching a robust, scientific and social way to think.’
Brilliant post from the archives on how we can teach speaking and listening in the classroom, by Dr Lyn Dawes
oracycambridge.substack.com/p/how-can-we...
Brilliant post from the archives on how we can teach speaking and listening in the classroom, by Dr Lyn Dawes
oracycambridge.substack.com/p/how-can-we...
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Bonanza book give-away here #oracy fans. To enter, click the post below, follow @oracycam.bsky.social and hit 'repost'...
📚 BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📚
These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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October 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Bonanza book give-away here #oracy fans. To enter, click the post below, follow @oracycam.bsky.social and hit 'repost'...
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Reposting and tagging @kel-lie.bsky.social who is brand new to BlueSky today 👏👏👏 and put #oracy in her first post!
📚 BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📚
These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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October 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Reposting and tagging @kel-lie.bsky.social who is brand new to BlueSky today 👏👏👏 and put #oracy in her first post!
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Sharing for those that might be interested?
📚 BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📚
These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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October 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Sharing for those that might be interested?
📚 BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📚
These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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October 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
📚 BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📚
These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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These books underpin the Implementing Oracy programme, running Jan–Jun 2026 at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. Find out more 👉 oracycambridge.org/implementing...
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This six-session professional learning programme, to run from Jan-June 2026, is designed for school leaders, oracy leads and classroom teachers who want to implement #oracy with clarity and confidence.
To secure your place, click the link below, fill out your details and we’ll be in touch.
To secure your place, click the link below, fill out your details and we’ll be in touch.
October 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
This six-session professional learning programme, to run from Jan-June 2026, is designed for school leaders, oracy leads and classroom teachers who want to implement #oracy with clarity and confidence.
To secure your place, click the link below, fill out your details and we’ll be in touch.
To secure your place, click the link below, fill out your details and we’ll be in touch.
Why should we teach Speaking and Listening in the classroom? A timely - and timeless - post from the archives, by Dr Lyn Dawes
Link below 👇
Link below 👇
October 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Why should we teach Speaking and Listening in the classroom? A timely - and timeless - post from the archives, by Dr Lyn Dawes
Link below 👇
Link below 👇
This six-session professional learning programme, to run from Jan-June 2026, is designed for school leaders, oracy leads and classroom teachers who want to implement #oracy with clarity and confidence.
To secure your place, click the link below, fill out your details and we’ll be in touch.
To secure your place, click the link below, fill out your details and we’ll be in touch.
October 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
This six-session professional learning programme, to run from Jan-June 2026, is designed for school leaders, oracy leads and classroom teachers who want to implement #oracy with clarity and confidence.
To secure your place, click the link below, fill out your details and we’ll be in touch.
To secure your place, click the link below, fill out your details and we’ll be in touch.
"Being asked about one’s own responses allows children to reflect on their identity as a reader."
The Power of ‘Tell Me’: Thinking about the work of Aidan Chambers
A guest post by Professor Fiona Maine
Link below
The Power of ‘Tell Me’: Thinking about the work of Aidan Chambers
A guest post by Professor Fiona Maine
Link below
September 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
"Being asked about one’s own responses allows children to reflect on their identity as a reader."
The Power of ‘Tell Me’: Thinking about the work of Aidan Chambers
A guest post by Professor Fiona Maine
Link below
The Power of ‘Tell Me’: Thinking about the work of Aidan Chambers
A guest post by Professor Fiona Maine
Link below
"It’s not enough for students to simply use these moves more frequently. Quality matters too."
Speak Up, Measure Up: Building Better Tools for Evaluating Classroom Conversation
Wonderful new guest post by four researchers from the University of Surrey
oracycambridge.org/speak-up-mea...
Speak Up, Measure Up: Building Better Tools for Evaluating Classroom Conversation
Wonderful new guest post by four researchers from the University of Surrey
oracycambridge.org/speak-up-mea...
September 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
"It’s not enough for students to simply use these moves more frequently. Quality matters too."
Speak Up, Measure Up: Building Better Tools for Evaluating Classroom Conversation
Wonderful new guest post by four researchers from the University of Surrey
oracycambridge.org/speak-up-mea...
Speak Up, Measure Up: Building Better Tools for Evaluating Classroom Conversation
Wonderful new guest post by four researchers from the University of Surrey
oracycambridge.org/speak-up-mea...
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What's that? Oracy October is your favourite time of year? You just can't get enough of hearing from the country's top oracy experts (looking at you @oracycam.bsky.social and @amygaunt.bsky.social) and leaders in Voice 21 Oracy Centres of Excellence?
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Sign up now for updates!
✨Oracy October is back for 2025✨
⏰Now’s the time to shape your school’s vision for oracy
🌟 Free resources for teachers
🌟 4 webinars packed with practical tips
🌟 Blogs, insights & stories from classrooms
Sign up for FREE expert webinars and resources👇
oracyoctober.voice21.org/home
⏰Now’s the time to shape your school’s vision for oracy
🌟 Free resources for teachers
🌟 4 webinars packed with practical tips
🌟 Blogs, insights & stories from classrooms
Sign up for FREE expert webinars and resources👇
oracyoctober.voice21.org/home
September 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
What's that? Oracy October is your favourite time of year? You just can't get enough of hearing from the country's top oracy experts (looking at you @oracycam.bsky.social and @amygaunt.bsky.social) and leaders in Voice 21 Oracy Centres of Excellence?
Sign up now for updates!
Sign up now for updates!
Great to see the momentum building for government action on oracy.
This morning The Guardian has thrown its weight behind the campaign for oracy education.
This is an important moment for the oracy movement.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This is an important moment for the oracy movement.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on talking in class: the writers speaking up for oracy education are right | Editorial
Editorial: Verbal communication has always been crucial. But today more than ever, young people must be equipped for jobs that can’t be done by machines
www.theguardian.com
July 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Great to see the momentum building for government action on oracy.
Check out Neil Mercer’s “enlightening”, “inspiring”, “immensely fun” new book!
oracycambridge.org/oracy-the-tr...
oracycambridge.org/oracy-the-tr...
July 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Check out Neil Mercer’s “enlightening”, “inspiring”, “immensely fun” new book!
oracycambridge.org/oracy-the-tr...
oracycambridge.org/oracy-the-tr...
***NEW MAKING CHANGE STICK STUFF***
Comms planning: The most overlooked (and easiest to fix) reason school improvement efforts fail
Why every school needs one – and how to write one today
makingchangestick.substack.com/p/comms-plan...
Comms planning: The most overlooked (and easiest to fix) reason school improvement efforts fail
Why every school needs one – and how to write one today
makingchangestick.substack.com/p/comms-plan...
Comms planning: The most overlooked (and easiest to fix) reason school improvement efforts fail
Why every school needs one – and how to write one today
makingchangestick.substack.com
July 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
***NEW MAKING CHANGE STICK STUFF***
Comms planning: The most overlooked (and easiest to fix) reason school improvement efforts fail
Why every school needs one – and how to write one today
makingchangestick.substack.com/p/comms-plan...
Comms planning: The most overlooked (and easiest to fix) reason school improvement efforts fail
Why every school needs one – and how to write one today
makingchangestick.substack.com/p/comms-plan...