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These courses are popular with those who wish to interact with colleagues from other schools and share ideas. Can't make the date? No problem, we can give you access to the recording and course materials.

Fantastic as always Chris - thank you!

Thank you so much - as usual, today has been thought-provoking from start to finish.  I'll definitely be using the vocabulary games as starter activities next week, and I will be introducing the Think-aloud Crowd across the curriculum to help children use metacognitive strategies in their learning.

This has been so useful with lots of great ideas to try out, thankyou.

Thanks very much Chris, another brilliant webinar.

Thank you so much, I can't wait to get started.

Thanks for the Oracy Webinar. Lots of great ideas and tangible activities shared.

Thank you for the wealth of resources you have provided and a great overview of oracy in practise!

Thank you so much - amazing information and resources.

Thank you, Chris, for a thought provoking day around Oracy. The resources are brilliant and provide the tools to develop a more formal approach to champion Oracy across our school.

Thank you for the detailed and very well delivered Oracy CPD.

Thanks for the Oracy webinar. Lots of great ideas and tangible activities shared.

Very clear diagrams, explained well. 10/10

Samantha Crinnion
St . Georges School

Chris sharing information as a knowledgeable expert who is able to express himself clearly and in an engaging manner was useful. Initial theory and links to cognitive educational practice were also useful.  The Metacognition Live Webinar clearly identified strategies to support children develop metacognition through various practice, including generative activity.

Suzanne Chapman
Harlow Green Community Primary School
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Why Oracy Matters: Insights from Research, Policy and Inspection
Why Oracy Matters: Insights from Research, Policy and Inspection
18th Jul 2025
In our Complete Guide to Oracy, we outlined how structured talk is essential for learning across all subjects. This article builds on that foundation by examining why oracy is increasingly recognised as vital in education. It draws on findings from parliamentary committees, recent Ofsted reports, and research evidence, all of which highlight a gap in how spoken language is developed and assessed in schools.
What Is Oracy? A Complete Guide for EYFS to KS3
What Is Oracy? A Complete Guide for EYFS to KS3
15th Jul 2025
This blog introduces Tongue Fu Talking™, a structured oracy framework for EYFS to KS3. It explains why oracy is essential for speaking and listening progression, and how teachers can embed it across the curriculum using two modes of talk: Explorer Mode (for reasoning and discussion) and Presenter Mode (for performance and persuasion). The framework’s 23 teachable oracy skills are organised into four disciplines—The Stance, The Flow, The Mind and The Bond—supported by a clear, motivating belt system. With links to oracy CPD, sentence stems, and classroom resources, this is your complete guide to teaching talk with clarity and confidence.
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