Resources:
Use the links/resources/ideas I have provided below…
What To Do:
The Government has announced plans to give oracy equal status alongside reading and writing in England’s curriculum.
But we don’t need to wait until 2028 to start improving how we teach speaking and listening.
I’ve pulled together FREE resources, evidence and practical strategies from organisations
EEF – Oral Language Interventions
Evidence, impact and recommendations
EEF – Early Years Language
Research and classroom examples
https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/early-years/evidence-store/communication-and-language
EEF – Language Summary
Short CPD evidence guide
https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/early-years/communication-language-summary
EEF – Collaborative Talk
Strategies for purposeful discussion
Voice 21 – Resource Hub
Oracy Framework and teaching materials
https://membership-hub.voice21.org/resources
National Literacy Trust
Speaking and listening resources
https://literacytrust.org.uk/resources
NLT – Encouraging Talk
Five practical strategies
https://literacytrust.org.uk/resources/five-top-tips-encouraging-talk
NLT – Inclusive Talk
Inclusive discussion activities
https://literacytrust.org.uk/resources/inclusive-ways-to-talk-about-the-holidays
Speech and Language UK
SLCN guidance and resources
The Communication Trust
Communication development resources
https://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk
Oracy Cambridge
Research and dialogic teaching
NFER
UK education and language research
DfE – Curriculum Reform
Government curriculum announcement
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-curriculum-to-give-young-people-the-skills-for-life-and-work
Variations:
I have posted about Oracy since 2012! This isn’t something ‘NEW’ so to speak, but more of a clearer push?
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