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Wednesday 8th October 3.45pm - 4.45pm

We STILL Need to Talk - lessons from The Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England

Host:

Amanda Moorghen, Director of Learning Impact and Influence at Voice 21

Panel:

  • Sally Apps, The Oracy Education Commissioner 

    It’s been a momentous year for oracy. Polling has shown that now one in ten schools have an oracy lead. The Guardian threw its editorial weight behind its campaign for oracy education. The Curriculum and Assessment Review interim review was also published, and omitted any mention of oracy. This led to key figures from across the sector speaking out to ensure oracy’s inclusion in the final report.

    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. 

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Oracy October

A full month of inspiring oracy events

4-Sep-02-2025-01-09-55-5531-PM

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.

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3-Sep-02-2025-01-09-55-5895-PM

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.

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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.

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1-Sep-02-2025-01-09-55-5283-PM

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.

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2-Sep-02-2025-01-09-55-5679-PM

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. 

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