Kate Paradine
@kateparadine.bsky.social
Alice Walker “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any.”
We can create a more connected, loving, fairer world. An oracy education for every child is a place to start.
CEO @voice21oracy.bsky.social
Views my own.
We can create a more connected, loving, fairer world. An oracy education for every child is a place to start.
CEO @voice21oracy.bsky.social
Views my own.
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Like @voice21oracy.bsky.social, we're delighted to see prominence given to oracy in the recently published Curriculum and Assessment Review. Here's their response voice21.org/voice-21-res...
Voice 21 responds to the Curriculum and Assessment Review - Voice 21
voice21.org
November 6, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Like @voice21oracy.bsky.social, we're delighted to see prominence given to oracy in the recently published Curriculum and Assessment Review. Here's their response voice21.org/voice-21-res...
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The inclusion of oracy in today’s Curriculum and Assessment Review is a vital step towards integrating speaking, listening and communication meaningfully into every child’s education.
We look forward to working with Govt to shape the national oracy framework.
Read our response 👇
bit.ly/3JF31FJ
We look forward to working with Govt to shape the national oracy framework.
Read our response 👇
bit.ly/3JF31FJ
Voice 21 responds to the Curriculum and Assessment Review - Voice 21
voice21.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:19 AM
The inclusion of oracy in today’s Curriculum and Assessment Review is a vital step towards integrating speaking, listening and communication meaningfully into every child’s education.
We look forward to working with Govt to shape the national oracy framework.
Read our response 👇
bit.ly/3JF31FJ
We look forward to working with Govt to shape the national oracy framework.
Read our response 👇
bit.ly/3JF31FJ
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Ten years ago, Voice 21 was founded!
Our special ten-year anniversary Impact Report, launched in July, looks back at the changes we've made, schools we've worked with and lives we've touched over that time.
Read it here 👇
voice21.org/publications...
Our special ten-year anniversary Impact Report, launched in July, looks back at the changes we've made, schools we've worked with and lives we've touched over that time.
Read it here 👇
voice21.org/publications...
October 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Ten years ago, Voice 21 was founded!
Our special ten-year anniversary Impact Report, launched in July, looks back at the changes we've made, schools we've worked with and lives we've touched over that time.
Read it here 👇
voice21.org/publications...
Our special ten-year anniversary Impact Report, launched in July, looks back at the changes we've made, schools we've worked with and lives we've touched over that time.
Read it here 👇
voice21.org/publications...
Brilliant, compelling case for oracy education made by @peterhyman.bsky.social Co-founder of @voice21oracy.bsky.social 👇🏼 ~ vital to deepen learning, well-being, belonging and our connection to each other.
Oracy - speaking and listening - is the superpower we all need in these troubled times. My Substack on why it’s vital it’s taught in schools. Please RT @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/peterhym...
open.substack.com/pub/peterhym...
Oracy: the superpower for our troubled times
In our divided, technology-driven world, honed speaking and listening skills will bring people together and help solve complex problems. It should be taught to every child.
open.substack.com
October 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Brilliant, compelling case for oracy education made by @peterhyman.bsky.social Co-founder of @voice21oracy.bsky.social 👇🏼 ~ vital to deepen learning, well-being, belonging and our connection to each other.
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Trying to imagine what the reaction would have been if the Govt had casually announced they were replacing A-levels with no details, as they have done with post-16 vocational qualifcations today.
Probably not total indifference.
Probably not total indifference.
October 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Trying to imagine what the reaction would have been if the Govt had casually announced they were replacing A-levels with no details, as they have done with post-16 vocational qualifcations today.
Probably not total indifference.
Probably not total indifference.
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🌟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
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
October 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM
🌟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
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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✨ 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
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
oracyoctober.voice21.org
October 1, 2025 at 9:31 AM
✨ 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
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
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@janeharrislondon.bsky.social was on Sky News this morning representing @dcpcampaign.bsky.social ahead of the SEND rally today!
Reform is desperately needed so that children with SEND and their families don’t have to fight for the ordinary things in life.
Reform is desperately needed so that children with SEND and their families don’t have to fight for the ordinary things in life.
September 15, 2025 at 9:23 AM
@janeharrislondon.bsky.social was on Sky News this morning representing @dcpcampaign.bsky.social ahead of the SEND rally today!
Reform is desperately needed so that children with SEND and their families don’t have to fight for the ordinary things in life.
Reform is desperately needed so that children with SEND and their families don’t have to fight for the ordinary things in life.
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✔️🌱'Talk is everywhere in our classrooms...But not all talk is equal'
An insightful list of research findings from Co-CEO Chris Paterson of @theeef.bsky.social for teachers to keep in mind this coming Autumn👇
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
An insightful list of research findings from Co-CEO Chris Paterson of @theeef.bsky.social for teachers to keep in mind this coming Autumn👇
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
7 research findings to inform your teaching
Research evidence can act as a school’s ‘north star’, writes the EEF’s co-CEO, helping teachers and leaders to focus on the ‘best bets’ for making a difference to pupils
www.tes.com
August 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
✔️🌱'Talk is everywhere in our classrooms...But not all talk is equal'
An insightful list of research findings from Co-CEO Chris Paterson of @theeef.bsky.social for teachers to keep in mind this coming Autumn👇
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
An insightful list of research findings from Co-CEO Chris Paterson of @theeef.bsky.social for teachers to keep in mind this coming Autumn👇
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
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We were thrilled to see our CEO @kateparadine.bsky.social's letter to the editor published in The Times this weekend!
It is crucial that oracy is central to the national curriculum to create an Oracy Generation who have speaking, listening & communication skills woven throughout their school life.
It is crucial that oracy is central to the national curriculum to create an Oracy Generation who have speaking, listening & communication skills woven throughout their school life.
Today’s Times Letters recognises vital importance of oracy education
@voice21oracy.bsky.social
& as central to national curriculum @beckyfrancis.bsky.social
A wonderful opportunity to build an education system that prepares the next generation for the future & to thrive in school, work and life👇🏼
@voice21oracy.bsky.social
& as central to national curriculum @beckyfrancis.bsky.social
A wonderful opportunity to build an education system that prepares the next generation for the future & to thrive in school, work and life👇🏼
August 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
We were thrilled to see our CEO @kateparadine.bsky.social's letter to the editor published in The Times this weekend!
It is crucial that oracy is central to the national curriculum to create an Oracy Generation who have speaking, listening & communication skills woven throughout their school life.
It is crucial that oracy is central to the national curriculum to create an Oracy Generation who have speaking, listening & communication skills woven throughout their school life.
Today’s Times Letters recognises vital importance of oracy education
@voice21oracy.bsky.social
& as central to national curriculum @beckyfrancis.bsky.social
A wonderful opportunity to build an education system that prepares the next generation for the future & to thrive in school, work and life👇🏼
@voice21oracy.bsky.social
& as central to national curriculum @beckyfrancis.bsky.social
A wonderful opportunity to build an education system that prepares the next generation for the future & to thrive in school, work and life👇🏼
August 9, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Today’s Times Letters recognises vital importance of oracy education
@voice21oracy.bsky.social
& as central to national curriculum @beckyfrancis.bsky.social
A wonderful opportunity to build an education system that prepares the next generation for the future & to thrive in school, work and life👇🏼
@voice21oracy.bsky.social
& as central to national curriculum @beckyfrancis.bsky.social
A wonderful opportunity to build an education system that prepares the next generation for the future & to thrive in school, work and life👇🏼
Spot on again from @samfr.bsky.social ~ what’s desperately needed is a focus on the “boring” problems we face ~ and the often equally boring solutions.
“Doomerism” ignores both.
“Doomerism” ignores both.
New post just out:
"Britain isn't broken"
We have our problems but the doomerism is getting out of hand.
I look at the real picture on crime, migration, social cohesion and the economy - rather than the dsyoptian fantasies of the radical right.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/b...
"Britain isn't broken"
We have our problems but the doomerism is getting out of hand.
I look at the real picture on crime, migration, social cohesion and the economy - rather than the dsyoptian fantasies of the radical right.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/b...
Britain isn't broken
We have our problems but the doomerism is getting out of hand
open.substack.com
July 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Spot on again from @samfr.bsky.social ~ what’s desperately needed is a focus on the “boring” problems we face ~ and the often equally boring solutions.
“Doomerism” ignores both.
“Doomerism” ignores both.
The government have a brilliant opportunity to make oracy a core part of every child’s education
An open letter to the Prime Minister @voice21oracy.bsky.social
urges action so every child can use their voice to thrive in school, work & life eu1.hubs.ly/H0lX7_s0 www.theguardian.com/education/20...
An open letter to the Prime Minister @voice21oracy.bsky.social
urges action so every child can use their voice to thrive in school, work & life eu1.hubs.ly/H0lX7_s0 www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Open Letter to the Prime Minister - Voice 21
eu1.hubs.ly
July 23, 2025 at 6:37 AM
The government have a brilliant opportunity to make oracy a core part of every child’s education
An open letter to the Prime Minister @voice21oracy.bsky.social
urges action so every child can use their voice to thrive in school, work & life eu1.hubs.ly/H0lX7_s0 www.theguardian.com/education/20...
An open letter to the Prime Minister @voice21oracy.bsky.social
urges action so every child can use their voice to thrive in school, work & life eu1.hubs.ly/H0lX7_s0 www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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This is a good move, but it would be better if they'd also removed the need to have a referendum to raise council tax above 5%.
Richer southern councils could charge more to cover the gap. As a % of property value, tax is way lower than in poorer areas.
Richer southern councils could charge more to cover the gap. As a % of property value, tax is way lower than in poorer areas.
June 21, 2025 at 10:59 AM
This is a good move, but it would be better if they'd also removed the need to have a referendum to raise council tax above 5%.
Richer southern councils could charge more to cover the gap. As a % of property value, tax is way lower than in poorer areas.
Richer southern councils could charge more to cover the gap. As a % of property value, tax is way lower than in poorer areas.
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June 21, 2025 at 4:59 AM
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🍎 Today is National Thank a Teacher Day. Celebrated annually, it’s a great opportunity to express gratitude & appreciation to all teachers for their dedication & hard work
We’d like to highlight the invaluable role of our 16,000+ teachers in fostering oracy across 1,100+ Voice 21 Oracy Schools 👏
We’d like to highlight the invaluable role of our 16,000+ teachers in fostering oracy across 1,100+ Voice 21 Oracy Schools 👏
June 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🍎 Today is National Thank a Teacher Day. Celebrated annually, it’s a great opportunity to express gratitude & appreciation to all teachers for their dedication & hard work
We’d like to highlight the invaluable role of our 16,000+ teachers in fostering oracy across 1,100+ Voice 21 Oracy Schools 👏
We’d like to highlight the invaluable role of our 16,000+ teachers in fostering oracy across 1,100+ Voice 21 Oracy Schools 👏
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Last week @amygaunt.bsky.social, @moorghen.bsky.social & @kateparadine.bsky.social participated in a roundtable hosted by @englishassociation.bsky.social and Speaking Citizens to discuss the significance of speaking, listening, and communication skills for the workforce of the future.
May 29, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Last week @amygaunt.bsky.social, @moorghen.bsky.social & @kateparadine.bsky.social participated in a roundtable hosted by @englishassociation.bsky.social and Speaking Citizens to discuss the significance of speaking, listening, and communication skills for the workforce of the future.
Inspirational being at Yesterday’s brilliant #JerseyOracyFestival
So much passion, determination & leadership (especially by Andrew Willis) to be the first island in the British Isles providing high quality oracy education @voice21oracy.bsky.social to every child, in every school, every day.
So much passion, determination & leadership (especially by Andrew Willis) to be the first island in the British Isles providing high quality oracy education @voice21oracy.bsky.social to every child, in every school, every day.
May 24, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Inspirational being at Yesterday’s brilliant #JerseyOracyFestival
So much passion, determination & leadership (especially by Andrew Willis) to be the first island in the British Isles providing high quality oracy education @voice21oracy.bsky.social to every child, in every school, every day.
So much passion, determination & leadership (especially by Andrew Willis) to be the first island in the British Isles providing high quality oracy education @voice21oracy.bsky.social to every child, in every school, every day.
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Reading with children changes their lives forever, and EVERY SINGLE CHILD is entitled to this right! That's why I support the #ReadingRights campaign. The full report is out today from @booktrust.org.uk & @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social: please read & share!
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/rea...
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/rea...
May 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Reading with children changes their lives forever, and EVERY SINGLE CHILD is entitled to this right! That's why I support the #ReadingRights campaign. The full report is out today from @booktrust.org.uk & @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social: please read & share!
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/rea...
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/rea...
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We're not surprised😞
Our report, #SupportNotSanctions, found that
2M children with speech and language challenges (a record high!) face unfair punishment because their schools don't know how to support them.
How can children be happy if they're being unfairly punished?
Our report, #SupportNotSanctions, found that
2M children with speech and language challenges (a record high!) face unfair punishment because their schools don't know how to support them.
How can children be happy if they're being unfairly punished?
One in four pupils in England ‘disengage’ when they move to secondary, report finds
New study found a drop in enjoyment, trust and feelings of safety after year 7 and a largely positive primary experience
www.theguardian.com
May 21, 2025 at 8:36 AM
We're not surprised😞
Our report, #SupportNotSanctions, found that
2M children with speech and language challenges (a record high!) face unfair punishment because their schools don't know how to support them.
How can children be happy if they're being unfairly punished?
Our report, #SupportNotSanctions, found that
2M children with speech and language challenges (a record high!) face unfair punishment because their schools don't know how to support them.
How can children be happy if they're being unfairly punished?
Massive privilege for @voice21oracy.bsky.social to be at this lovely event @amygaunt.bsky.social
@realgeoffbarton.bsky.social talking about creating an Oracy Generation who can chat with any King or Queen and who feel they belong in their school, community & at any #RoyalGardenParty 👑
@realgeoffbarton.bsky.social talking about creating an Oracy Generation who can chat with any King or Queen and who feel they belong in their school, community & at any #RoyalGardenParty 👑
🌟 Oracy at the Palace 🌟
Yesterday we were delighted to attend the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace to celebrate those working in Education and Skills. It was an amazing afternoon spent highlighting the importance of oracy 👏
#RoyalGardenParty @kateparadine.bsky.social @amygaunt.bsky.social
Yesterday we were delighted to attend the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace to celebrate those working in Education and Skills. It was an amazing afternoon spent highlighting the importance of oracy 👏
#RoyalGardenParty @kateparadine.bsky.social @amygaunt.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Massive privilege for @voice21oracy.bsky.social to be at this lovely event @amygaunt.bsky.social
@realgeoffbarton.bsky.social talking about creating an Oracy Generation who can chat with any King or Queen and who feel they belong in their school, community & at any #RoyalGardenParty 👑
@realgeoffbarton.bsky.social talking about creating an Oracy Generation who can chat with any King or Queen and who feel they belong in their school, community & at any #RoyalGardenParty 👑
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🌟 Oracy at the Palace 🌟
Yesterday we were delighted to attend the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace to celebrate those working in Education and Skills. It was an amazing afternoon spent highlighting the importance of oracy 👏
#RoyalGardenParty @kateparadine.bsky.social @amygaunt.bsky.social
Yesterday we were delighted to attend the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace to celebrate those working in Education and Skills. It was an amazing afternoon spent highlighting the importance of oracy 👏
#RoyalGardenParty @kateparadine.bsky.social @amygaunt.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
🌟 Oracy at the Palace 🌟
Yesterday we were delighted to attend the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace to celebrate those working in Education and Skills. It was an amazing afternoon spent highlighting the importance of oracy 👏
#RoyalGardenParty @kateparadine.bsky.social @amygaunt.bsky.social
Yesterday we were delighted to attend the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace to celebrate those working in Education and Skills. It was an amazing afternoon spent highlighting the importance of oracy 👏
#RoyalGardenParty @kateparadine.bsky.social @amygaunt.bsky.social
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We're proud to support #FosterCareFortnight, which launches today with the theme 'The Power of Relationships'.
We know that shared reading has huge benefits for children in foster care, including supporting bonding and attachment. @fosteringnet.bsky.social #FCF25
We know that shared reading has huge benefits for children in foster care, including supporting bonding and attachment. @fosteringnet.bsky.social #FCF25
May 12, 2025 at 7:03 AM
We're proud to support #FosterCareFortnight, which launches today with the theme 'The Power of Relationships'.
We know that shared reading has huge benefits for children in foster care, including supporting bonding and attachment. @fosteringnet.bsky.social #FCF25
We know that shared reading has huge benefits for children in foster care, including supporting bonding and attachment. @fosteringnet.bsky.social #FCF25
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Unless the two-child limit is scrapped in the forthcoming child poverty strategy, more and more children across the UK will see their potential - in and outside the school gates - stunted by poverty.
May 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Unless the two-child limit is scrapped in the forthcoming child poverty strategy, more and more children across the UK will see their potential - in and outside the school gates - stunted by poverty.
Such good insights from @voice21oracy.bsky.social schools on the impact of oracy education in making sure children can use their voices to thrive in school, work and life 📣
Did you know all oracy champions within our Voice 21 schools are entitled to attend our national cohort programme Discover Oracy Classroom Practice (DCP)?
Yesterday we sat in the DCP presentation of learning and wanted to share some amazing insights from our Voice 21 Oracy Schools 🧵👇
Yesterday we sat in the DCP presentation of learning and wanted to share some amazing insights from our Voice 21 Oracy Schools 🧵👇
May 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Such good insights from @voice21oracy.bsky.social schools on the impact of oracy education in making sure children can use their voices to thrive in school, work and life 📣