A Summary of “We Need To Talk” In today’s rapidly evolving world, the ability to speak, listen, and communicate effectively—collectively known as oracy—is more important than ever. A new report titled “We Need To Talk,” released by the Commission on the Future of Oracy Education, explores the crucial role of oracy in shaping the future

Is Oracy the Next Big Thing in Education? I have not heard as much about oracy as I have this year in a long time. But as soon as I started listening out for it, it seems to be everywhere. So, is oracy indeed the next big thing in education? Coined in the 1960s by

Where is Oracy Mentioned in the Code of Practice? As someone that was a class teacher for 12 years (approximately half of this time also being a SENCo) I used to handle Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) literally on a daily basis. A few years ago, ‘oracy’ was not a term that was being

Introduction to oracy   When we talk about oracy concerning children and their learning, in the most simplistic terms, we are talking about a student’s ability to speak and to listen. We are talking about a child’s ability to articulate their thoughts and ideas and the ability to understand what is being said to them.