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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...
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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...
Entry details below
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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✨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👇
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⏰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?
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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...
***NEW POST***
Precision-engineering learning through talk: Analysing the language demands of tasks
By @DrDudley1
oracycambridge.org/precision-en...
Precision-engineering learning through talk: Analysing the language demands of tasks
By @DrDudley1
oracycambridge.org/precision-en...
Precision-engineering learning through talk: Analysing the language demands of tasks - ORACY CAMBRIDGE
Pete Dudley This short blog shares some ideas for supporting pupils to say use talk in collaborative group discussions that not only spurs on exploratory talk, it also makes sure…
oracycambridge.org
July 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
***NEW POST***
Precision-engineering learning through talk: Analysing the language demands of tasks
By @DrDudley1
oracycambridge.org/precision-en...
Precision-engineering learning through talk: Analysing the language demands of tasks
By @DrDudley1
oracycambridge.org/precision-en...
Should we ask for volunteers during whole-class talk?
A fab new blog - *jam-packed with pupil voice* - by @topsypage.bsky.social
oracycambridge.org/should-we-as...
A fab new blog - *jam-packed with pupil voice* - by @topsypage.bsky.social
oracycambridge.org/should-we-as...
Should we ask for volunteers during whole-class talk? - ORACY CAMBRIDGE
by Topsy Page Pupil voice about ‘participation systems’ for whole-class talk – how is it decided who speaks, and are the systems effective? We know that one of the key…
oracycambridge.org
May 13, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Should we ask for volunteers during whole-class talk?
A fab new blog - *jam-packed with pupil voice* - by @topsypage.bsky.social
oracycambridge.org/should-we-as...
A fab new blog - *jam-packed with pupil voice* - by @topsypage.bsky.social
oracycambridge.org/should-we-as...
*** NEW POST ***
#Oracy in the Chinese Context: Challenges and Promises
A *fascinating* guest blog by Dr Yuchen Shi
oracycambridge.org/oracy-in-the...
#Oracy in the Chinese Context: Challenges and Promises
A *fascinating* guest blog by Dr Yuchen Shi
oracycambridge.org/oracy-in-the...
Oracy Cambridge on LinkedIn: #oracy
*** NEW POST ***
#Oracy in the Chinese Context: Challenges and Promises
A *fascinating* guest blog by Dr Yuchen Shi
https://lnkd.in/enRqZPve
www.linkedin.com
January 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
*** NEW POST ***
#Oracy in the Chinese Context: Challenges and Promises
A *fascinating* guest blog by Dr Yuchen Shi
oracycambridge.org/oracy-in-the...
#Oracy in the Chinese Context: Challenges and Promises
A *fascinating* guest blog by Dr Yuchen Shi
oracycambridge.org/oracy-in-the...
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The Oracy Cambridge response to the Oracy Commission report
oracycambridge.org/we-need-to-t...
cc @beckyfrancis.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
#currculumandassessmentreview #oracy #weneedtotalk
The Oracy Cambridge response to the Oracy Commission report
oracycambridge.org/we-need-to-t...
cc @beckyfrancis.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
#currculumandassessmentreview #oracy #weneedtotalk
The Oracy Cambridge response to the Oracy Education Commission report - ORACY CAMBRIDGE
by the Oracy Cambridge team Earlier this month, the Oracy Education Commission (OEC) published its report, We need to talk. This comes at a time when the government has made…
oracycambridge.org
October 30, 2024 at 12:36 PM
📢 NEW POST 📢
The Oracy Cambridge response to the Oracy Commission report
oracycambridge.org/we-need-to-t...
cc @beckyfrancis.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
#currculumandassessmentreview #oracy #weneedtotalk
The Oracy Cambridge response to the Oracy Commission report
oracycambridge.org/we-need-to-t...
cc @beckyfrancis.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
#currculumandassessmentreview #oracy #weneedtotalk
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Great blog on 'back stage' and 'front stage talk.
“According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death..."
📢 Brilliant new blog! 📢
How should we teach presentational talk?
by our very own Alan Howe
oracycambridge.org/how-should-w...
📢 Brilliant new blog! 📢
How should we teach presentational talk?
by our very own Alan Howe
oracycambridge.org/how-should-w...
How should we teach presentational talk? - ORACY CAMBRIDGE
by Alan Howe Image created with DALL-E by ChatGPT The unsettling rite of passage “According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death…
oracycambridge.org
November 15, 2024 at 6:19 AM
Great blog on 'back stage' and 'front stage talk.
“According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death..."
📢 Brilliant new blog! 📢
How should we teach presentational talk?
by our very own Alan Howe
oracycambridge.org/how-should-w...
📢 Brilliant new blog! 📢
How should we teach presentational talk?
by our very own Alan Howe
oracycambridge.org/how-should-w...
How should we teach presentational talk? - ORACY CAMBRIDGE
by Alan Howe Image created with DALL-E by ChatGPT The unsettling rite of passage “According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death…
oracycambridge.org
November 14, 2024 at 2:15 PM
“According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death..."
📢 Brilliant new blog! 📢
How should we teach presentational talk?
by our very own Alan Howe
oracycambridge.org/how-should-w...
📢 Brilliant new blog! 📢
How should we teach presentational talk?
by our very own Alan Howe
oracycambridge.org/how-should-w...
📢 NEW POST 📢
The Oracy Cambridge response to the Oracy Commission report
oracycambridge.org/we-need-to-t...
cc @beckyfrancis.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
#currculumandassessmentreview #oracy #weneedtotalk
The Oracy Cambridge response to the Oracy Commission report
oracycambridge.org/we-need-to-t...
cc @beckyfrancis.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
#currculumandassessmentreview #oracy #weneedtotalk
The Oracy Cambridge response to the Oracy Education Commission report - ORACY CAMBRIDGE
by the Oracy Cambridge team Earlier this month, the Oracy Education Commission (OEC) published its report, We need to talk. This comes at a time when the government has made…
oracycambridge.org
October 30, 2024 at 12:36 PM
📢 NEW POST 📢
The Oracy Cambridge response to the Oracy Commission report
oracycambridge.org/we-need-to-t...
cc @beckyfrancis.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
#currculumandassessmentreview #oracy #weneedtotalk
The Oracy Cambridge response to the Oracy Commission report
oracycambridge.org/we-need-to-t...
cc @beckyfrancis.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
#currculumandassessmentreview #oracy #weneedtotalk