Oracy at Edgewick

We want oracy to become the golden thread of all learning at Edgewick Primary School. Students will be taught both to and through talk to enable them to discuss, perform, debate and express themselves in a range of contexts, for a range of purposes.

We work in partnership with Voice 21 to ensure that developing oracy – the ability to speak and listen confidently – is a key part of our curriculum. Through carefully planned activities, discussions and presentations, our children learn how to express their ideas clearly, listen respectfully to others and build their confidence when speaking. By embedding oracy across all subjects, we help our pupils deepen their understanding, strengthen their learning and develop vital communication skills they will use throughout school and beyond.

What our children say…

“In Year 1 I hardly spoke or shared my ideas at all. When I was in Year 3 and started the oracy, I got more confident and now I am a school ambassador. I did a speech in front of everyone!”

“I have learnt that it is ok to disagree with someone else’s idea if I do it respectfully and explain my reasons.”

“I did a maths project and spoke at the CBS Arena about a small business idea. We had to speak in a group in front of lots of other schools. It made me feel proud.”

“I feel like I can say what I think without being worried about people laughing at my ideas if they think I am wrong.”