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

As the education community awaits the final recommendations from the ongoing curriculum and assessment review, let’s re-examine oracy’s place in the current National Curriculum and consider how this could be strengthened to better serve all learners. Check out our blog👇 voice21.org/oracy-in-the...

How can you best develop primary students’ oracy skills? Read articles from @amygaunt.bsky.social @moorghen.bsky.social @kathleenmcbride.bsky.social & Voice 21 Oracy Centres of Excellence in @headteacherupdate.bsky.social's guide to teaching oracy skills 👇 www.headteacher-update.com/content/down...

Today we see Oracy October draw to a close ✨ Thank you to everyone who attended our weekly webinars & downloaded our free resource packs, & to our expert panellists & Voice 21 Oracy Schools for taking part 👏 Let us know how you celebrated Oracy October in your classroom! 👇

That’s a wrap on our free webinars for Oracy October! It’s been a great month of sessions, packed with insights and tips from our expert panellists 🌟 Couldn’t make one of our sessions? Sign up to any of our webinars to receive a free recording 👇 oracyoctober.voice21.org/webinars

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...

Just 5 years ago, #oracy was an unfamiliar word, even for teachers. However, there has been a notable change in guidance & policies regarding oracy teaching & provision 🗣️ Check out some recent policies, guidance & recommendations that include oracy 👇 voice21.org/oracy-increa...

🌟Oracy October 2025 Webinars 🌟 You can still sign up to receive a free recording of our expert-led speaker panel webinars held this month. Sign up here to receive the recordings 👇 oracyoctober.voice21.org/webinars

Early language development plays a crucial role in shaping a child's future academic success and overall well-being both in school and beyond. Here are a few ways to support your youngest learners through high-quality oracy provision 👇 voice21.org/little-learn...

🌟 As we have entered the half-term period, dive into this insightful blog on how one of our Voice 21 Oracy Centres of Excellence is making a real impact by involving parents in their oracy journey. Discover the positive outcomes of this engagement 👇 voice21.org/engaging-par...

🤔 Ever wondered how you can engage all staff in oracy implementation? Don’t miss out on our latest blog, with our three top tips on how to engage all staff in oracy implementation👇 voice21.org/how-to-engag...

There’s still time to book our final FREE webinar of Oracy October! Join our expert panel at 3:45 pm TODAY to discuss the lessons learned from the past 10 years. Don’t miss out! Book your spot 👇 oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...

🗣️ Everyone is talking about oracy, but what does best practice look like? @amygaunt.bsky.social, @moorghen.bsky.social & @kathleenmcbride.bsky.social tackle this & more in the @headteacherupdate.bsky.social guide to #teaching #oracy in primary #schools 👇 www.headteacher-update.com/content/down...

🌟 Join us on 22 Oct at 3:45 pm for our final FREE webinar of Oracy October, where we’ll discuss & share lessons learned from over the past decade - including tips, case studies & examples of best oracy practice from Voice 21 Oracy Schools. Register here👇 oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...

Brilliant resource from @voice21oracy.bsky.social and @naplic.bsky.social for teachers.

📣 Today is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness day. To mark #DLDDAY Voice 21 & @naplic.bsky.social hosted a webinar which explored what to look out for & shared practical strategies to support children with DLD in the classroom. Watch it here 👇 oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...

October marks #BlackHistoryMonth, an important opportunity for students to learn about & celebrate Black history, heritage & culture. Through classroom talk, students can connect their learning to their own experiences, reflect on what they’ve discovered, & build confidence to express themselves.

Scaffolding talk through sentence stems can be crucial in helping students access classroom discussion. But when do these scaffolds limit rather than liberate? We now hear from @kathleenmcbride.bsky.social as she discusses how much is too much when it comes to scaffolding talk.

It’s time to welcome Jane Hawkins from @ncetm.bsky.social to the stage as she dives into Mathematical oracy. In case you missed it, see Jane’s recent article on this very subject 👇 eu1.hubs.ly/H0nRR7P0

Meet this year's exhibitors at #GOE25! You can check out their full profile here 👇 eu1.hubs.ly/H0nRDbd0 @theesu.bsky.social @poetrybyheart.bsky.social @oxunipress.bsky.social @ttsresources.bsky.social

Our Director of Strategic Development @amygaunt.bsky.social takes to the stage: “We celebrate a decade of the Oracy Framework, developed by Voice 21 and Oracy Cambridge which outlines the physical, linguistic, cognitive, and social/emotional skills for high-quality communication.”

Voice 21’s Director of Strategic Development @amygaunt.bsky.social & CEO @kateparadine.bsky.social kick off proceedings to a packed hall! #GOE25

And we're live! The Great Oracy Exhibition 2025 has officially begun. Stay tuned for updates, photos, and more. #GOE25

What a treat to be attending @voice21oracy.bsky.social Great Oracy Exhibition in Brum. Already a really useful day, building on the great work we have done. Happily declaring myself an Oracy Nerd 🤓 #oracy

🚨 The wait is over…the day has finally arrived! 🚨 😍🎉 Delegates are already streaming in and we are ready to deliver The Great Oracy Exhibition 2025. And for those of you unable to join us, don't worry - we will be posting throughout the day 😅 #GOE25

💥Meet this year's Exhibitors! With only 1 day to go until The Great Oracy Exhibition 2025, make sure you make the most of your experience by checking out our amazing exhibitors 🧵👇 #GOE25

Voice 21 is #hiring! We are looking for an experienced Head of Communications and Campaigns to join the Learning, Impact and Influence Directorate. If you want to work with us to make oracy ordinary and have the relevant experience, click below to apply 👇 charitypeople.co.uk/job/head-of-...

🚨Tomorrow is the day!🚨 The Great Oracy Exhibition 2025 has almost arrived! What are you looking forward to most? Comment below and let us know 👇 #GOE25

“Affording young children plentiful opportunities to speak, listen & communicate will give them a boost that lasts a lifetime”. Read our very own Samantha Martin-Beagle's piece in the Teach Early Years magazine 👇 cdn.teachwire.net/e-mag/test/T...

One year ago @oracycommission.bsky.social (a panel of experts led by @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social & hosted by us) produced a landmark report, ‘We Need to Talk’. Read it here 📕👇 oracyeducationcommission.co.uk/oec-report/

✨Don't miss out on our second free webinar of Oracy October! Join us today at 3:45pm to explore: 🎤 Lessons from the Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England 🎤 How these can be translated to the classroom Book your spot here 👇 oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...

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:

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...

🚨 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...

🤔 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... @moorghen.bsky.social

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

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

🌟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

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

✨ 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

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...

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

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

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...

💡 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...

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’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...

⭐ 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'.

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

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