--- title: "Oracy October: Session Registration [NAPLIC explains]" image: https://oracyoctober.voice21.org/hubfs/edited%20NAPLIC%20%26%20Voice%2021%20in%20conversation%20Oracy%20and%20DLD%2c%20the%20most%20common%20childhood%20condition%20you%E2%80%99ve%20never%20heard%20of%20(1).png --- [Go Back Up](https://oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-registration-naplic-explains#top) [Skip to Content](https://oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-registration-naplic-explains#body) [![oracyoctober-logo](https://oracyoctober.voice21.org/hs-fs/hubfs/oracyoctober-logo.png?width=96&height=100&name=oracyoctober-logo.png "oracyoctober-logo")](https://oracyoctober.voice21.org/home?hsLang=en) Toggle Menu - [Home](https://oracyoctober.voice21.org/home) - [About](https://oracyoctober.voice21.org/about) - [Webinars](https://oracyoctober.voice21.org/webinars) - [Free Oracy October Resources](https://oracyoctober.voice21.org/resources) ![Time for Oracy logo blue lines - shadow](https://oracyoctober.voice21.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Time%20for%20Oracy%20logo%20blue%20lines%20-%20shadow.png?width=1528&height=1528&name=Time%20for%20Oracy%20logo%20blue%20lines%20-%20shadow.png) Tuesday 14th October 3.45pm - 4.45pm ## NAPLIC & Voice 21 in conversation: Oracy and DLD, a common form of neurodiversity that most people have never heard of **Host:** - Catherine Pass, Voice 21 Head of Programmes **Panel:** -  Victoria Wadsworth, Chair of NAPLIC  -  Kara Gourlay, Vice Chair of NAPLIC Developmental Language Disorder affects approximately 7.6% of all children in primary school (Norbury et al, 2016), which equates to roughly two children in every average class of 30 in the UK. A high-quality oracy education has the potential to support the inclusion of all learners in the classroom - but for this to be realised, we need to make sure the needs of children with DLD are at the forefront of our minds. In this session, to celebrate and mark International DLD Day (17th October 2025), Voice 21 and NAPLIC are in conversation about DLD and Oracy – what to spot and how to practically support children in the classroom. --- Want to register for more sessions this Oracy October? Browse our session and event line-up below! ## This session has passed: Sign up to receive a Free recording   Oracy October ## A full month of inspiring oracy events ![4-Sep-02-2025-01-09-55-5531-PM](https://oracyoctober.voice21.org/hs-fs/hubfs/4-Sep-02-2025-01-09-55-5531-PM.png?width=1920&height=1080&name=4-Sep-02-2025-01-09-55-5531-PM.png) 3.45pm Tuesday 1st October ### 10 years of the Oracy Framework ‘To celebrate ten years of The Oracy Framework, Professor Neil Mercer will join Voice 21 Director of Strategic Development Amy Gaunt to explore the foundations of a high-quality oracy education and how to get the most out of The Oracy Framework. [Register for this session](https://oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-registration-10-years-of-the-oracy-framework?hsLang=en) ![3-Sep-02-2025-01-09-55-5895-PM](https://oracyoctober.voice21.org/hs-fs/hubfs/3-Sep-02-2025-01-09-55-5895-PM.png?width=1920&height=1080&name=3-Sep-02-2025-01-09-55-5895-PM.png) 3.45pm Wednesday 8th October ### We STILL Need to Talk - lessons from The Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England Voice 21 will be joined by an OEC Commissioner and an Oracy Centre of Excellence. They'll explore the findings of the Commission and how these can translate to the primary and secondary classroom in the lead up to the Government’s Curriculum and Assessment review. [Register for this session](https://oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-registration-we-still-need-to-talk?hsLang=en) ![Untitled design (49)](https://oracyoctober.voice21.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(49).png?width=1920&height=1080&name=Untitled%20design%20(49).png) Wednesday 16th October Birmingham Conference & Events Centre ### Great Oracy Exhibition Vibrant, energising and inspiring, the Great Oracy Exhibition is the UK’s largest oracy event. It is where Voice 21 Oracy Schools, and those looking to further their oracy education provision, come together for a celebration and showcase of incredible oracy achievements and practice. [Get tickets](https://greatoracyexhibition.voice21.org/2026?hsLang=en) ![1-Sep-02-2025-01-09-55-5283-PM](https://oracyoctober.voice21.org/hs-fs/hubfs/1-Sep-02-2025-01-09-55-5283-PM.png?width=1920&height=1080&name=1-Sep-02-2025-01-09-55-5283-PM.png) 3.45pm Tuesday 1st October ### NAPLIC explains: Oracy and DLD; The most common childhood condition you’ve never heard of In this session, Voice 21 and NAPLIC to mark DLD Day (October 17) and help prepare you by demonstrating practical strategies for supporting children with DLD through a focus on oracy. [Register for this session](https://oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-registration-naplic-explains) ![2-Sep-02-2025-01-09-55-5679-PM](https://oracyoctober.voice21.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2-Sep-02-2025-01-09-55-5679-PM.png?width=1920&height=1080&name=2-Sep-02-2025-01-09-55-5679-PM.png) 3.45pm Tuesday 1st October ### Oracy education: ten years of lessons from our schools In this session, Voice 21 CEO Dr Kate Paradine will be in conversation with our Head of Learning Kathleen McBride to discuss and share with you effective tips, case studies and examples of the best oracy practice taking place in Voice 21 Oracy Schools.  [Register for this session](https://oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-registration-ten-years-of-lessons?hsLang=en) --- [![Voice 21 Oracy](https://oracyoctober.voice21.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Round%20Logo.png?width=40&height=40&name=Round%20Logo.png "Voice 21 Oracy")](https://oracyoctober.voice21.org/home?hsLang=en) - [Privacy Policy](https://voice21.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Voice-21-Website-Privacy-Notice-2024.docx.pdf) - [Terms of Use](https://voice21.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Terms-Conditions-Feb-2024-Final-New-address.docx.pdf) - [Voice 21](https://voice21.org/) ©Voice 21. 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