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A best practice guide to teaching oracy skills in the primary school - Headteacher Update

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 10h

Headteacher Update’s free 21-page guide to #teaching #oracy skills in the primary #school is out now. Lots of ideas, examples & advice for #teachers. With a huge thanks to our friends at the amazing @voice21oracy.bsky.social for their editorial contributions, guidance & ideas:

This free 21-page Headteacher Update supplement offers advice and examples for how to teach primary pupils oracy skills

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Oracy October: Session Registration [We STILL Need to Talk]

Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · 1d

1 day to go until our next free Oracy October webinar!
Join @moorghen.bsky.social, Sally Apps & Cubitt Town Primary to explore how the findings of the Commission can translate to the classroom in the lead up to the Curriculum & Assessment Review.

Book here 👉 oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...

Oracy October: Session Registration [We STILL Need to Talk]

Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 New Blog Alert - Oracy: increasingly recognised in education policy🚨

Just five years ago, the term 'oracy' was not well-known, even among educators. However, there has been a significant shift in guidance and policies regarding oracy teaching and provision since then👇

voice21.org/oracy-increa...

Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · 2d

🤔 How can we turn talk into action?

Join us to revisit the recommendations of The Oracy Education Commission in the lead up to the Government’s Curriculum and Assessment review.

📆 Wednesday 8 October | 3.45-4.30pm

Sign up for FREE 👇
oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 3d

We need every teacher to know about DLD, so please share this link with everyone who works in schools.
oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...
It's FREE and online on October 14th at 3.45pm
@voice21oracy.bsky.social
#DevLangDis

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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 2d

Headteacher Update’s free 21-page guide to #teaching #oracy skills in the primary #school is out now. Lots of ideas, examples & advice for #teachers. With a huge thanks to our friends at the amazing @voice21oracy.bsky.social for their editorial contributions, guidance & ideas: buff.ly/cyZuAf9

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Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · 6d

🌟A decade of Voice 21 in UK schools. So, what have we learned?

Join @kateparadine.bsky.social, @kathleenmcbride.bsky.social & Mount Pleasant Primary on 22 October to explore strategies & stories from Voice 21 Oracy Schools.

📅Tue 22 Oct | 3.45-4.30pm

Sign up now 👇
oracyoctober.voice21.org/webinars

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oracyjersey.bsky.social @oracyjersey.bsky.social · 12d

Very excited to be preparing for the inaugural Mark My Words Year 8 speaking and debate competition right here in the heart of Jersey democracy, the States Chamber. @voice21oracy.bsky.social

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Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · 7d

✨ It’s FINALLY here — Oracy October 2025 begins today ✨

Across the month, we’ll be sharing insights from experts, innovators and dedicated practitioners. Best of all, it’s all FREE!

Join us for Oracy October: The Time for Oracy is Now!

👉 oracyoctober.voice21.org/webinars

Oracy October: Webinars

Oracy October: Session Registration [10 years of the oracy framework]

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Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · 8d

This Wednesday: 10 Years of the Oracy Framework

🔍Professor Neil Mercer & Amy Gaunt explore the development and evolution of the Oracy Framework.

FREE sign-up below👇

oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...

To celebrate ten years of The Oracy Framework, Voice 21 will be joined by Professor Neil Mercer to explore the foundations of a high-quality oracy education and how you can get the most out of The Or...

Voice 21 at 10: Oracy has taken off. Now the PM must land it

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English and Media Centre @engmediacentre.bsky.social · 13d

Congratulations to @voice21oracy.bsky.social on your 10th anniversary. Long may your fantastic work continue! schoolsweek.co.uk/voice-21-at-...

The past ten years has seen oracy gain currency in education. Over then next ten, it must become its gold standard

schoolsweek.co.uk

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Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · 12d

10 years of the Oracy Framework!

To celebrate, we’re giving teachers FREE resource packs - including The Oracy Compass, a brand-new tool to help plan with purpose, context & audience in mind.

Sign up for FREE below 👇

oracyoctober.voice21.org/resources

Oracy October: Session Registration [10 years of the oracy framework]

Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · 15d

Teachers - want to deepen your oracy expertise? 💡

Join the developers of the Oracy Framework to unpack 10 years of its use in classrooms & how to make the most of it.

Wed 1 Oct | 3.45–4.30pm

Sign up for FREE below 👇

oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...

To celebrate ten years of The Oracy Framework, Voice 21 will be joined by Professor Neil Mercer to explore the foundations of a high-quality oracy education and how you can get the most out of The Or...

Oracy October: Session Registration [NAPLIC explains]

Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · 16d

💡 How can oracy support children with DLD?

Join Voice 21 & NAPLIC on 14th October for practical strategies to include learners with Developmental Language Disorder.

Sign up for FREE below 👇

oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...

Oracy October: Session Registration [10 years of the oracy framework]

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Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · 19d

How can your school get the most out of the Oracy Framework?

Find out in our FREE Oracy October webinar 10 Years of the Oracy Framework with @amygaunt.bsky.social and Professor Neil Mercer

1 October • 3:45–4:45 pm

Secure your place today:

oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...

Ofsted Education Inspection Framework: Voice 21 Response - Voice 21

Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · 22d

Ofsted’s new Education Inspection Framework gives recognition to oracy as a foundational skill, as well as adopting the @oracycommission.bsky.social's definition of oracy.

We welcome this important milestone in oracy education. Read our full response👇

voice21.org/ofsted-educa...

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Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · 22d

⭐ We know that communication skills are vital in preparing students for life beyond school.

It's great to see this recognised in @thefea.bsky.social's 'Fair Education in 2025: England's Report Card'.

Fair Education Alliance @thefea.bsky.social · 22d

📊 The Fair Education 2025 Report Card is here.

Our 4 priorities:

1️⃣ Mission-driven government
2️⃣ Workforce in underserved areas
3️⃣ Prepare young people for tomorrow
4️⃣ Universalise inclusion

Read the report👉 www.faireducation.org.uk/report-card-...

#FairEducation #ReportCard2025

Killinghall Primary School named as Oracy Centre of Excellence

Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · Sep 8

The Time for Oracy is Now!

That’s why Oracy October is packed with:

🌟 Free classroom resources
🌟 Expert-led, free webinars
🌟 Stories from teachers making oracy part of everyday practice

Secure your place today 👇

oracyoctober.voice21.org/home

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Sep 5

Look at the brilliant #oracy webinars @voice21oracy.bsky.social are running, including a joint one with us on DLD (Developmental Language Disorder).
Exciting times! #DevLangDis

Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · Sep 5

⏰The Time for Oracy is Now!

Check out our amazing FREE webinars for teachers

✅Explore The Oracy Framework
✅Learn how oracy can support students with DLD
✅Benefit from hearing about practical tips and strategies from Voice 21 Oracy Centres of Excellence 👇

oracyoctober.voice21.org/webinars

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Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · Sep 5

⏰The Time for Oracy is Now!

Check out our amazing FREE webinars for teachers

✅Explore The Oracy Framework
✅Learn how oracy can support students with DLD
✅Benefit from hearing about practical tips and strategies from Voice 21 Oracy Centres of Excellence 👇

oracyoctober.voice21.org/webinars

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Amanda Moorghen @moorghen.bsky.social · Sep 4

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!

Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · Sep 4

✨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

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Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · Sep 4

✨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

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Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · Sep 3

We also accredited 36 new Oracy Centres of Excellence, and were thrilled to see local media celebrating those schools:

www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2531649...

www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2528495...

www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/primary...

www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/2526695...

Killinghall Primary School has received accreditation for its excellence in teaching "oracy."

www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk

Voice 21 at 10: Oracy has taken off. Now the PM must land it

Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · Sep 3

We celebrated 10 years of Voice 21, and founder Peter Hyman wrote a piece for Schools Week to mark the occasion:

schoolsweek.co.uk/voice-21-at-...

The past ten years has seen oracy gain currency in education. Over then next ten, it must become its gold standard

schoolsweek.co.uk