Through our work we are developing a compelling evidence base and building our understanding of what works to inform educators and influencers in the UK.
Our 2016 report into the current state of oracy education in schools across the UK.
An introduction and practical guide to oracy by Voice 21’s own Alice Stott and Amy Gaunt.
The Oracy Benchmarks outline what constitutes a high quality oracy education.
As the secretariat of the Oracy All-Party Parliamentary Group, Voice 21 supported the Speak for Change Inquiry and final report publication.
A selection of written work showcasing expertise and further evidence for the need for oracy.
EEF
Evidence of the impact of oral language interventions which add five months progress over the course of a year.
Edited by Neil Mercer and Steve Hodgkinson (2008)
A great introduction to the theory of classroom talk, with chapters on a broad range of topics including talk in maths and science.
Robin Alexander
Provides background to the dialogic teaching approach used in the EEF trial.
Communication Trust
Review of current policy, evidence and practice for speech, language and communication.
Oracy Cambridge, Cambridge University
Provides lots of quick reads and insights into the impact of oracy on teaching and learning.
A collection of essays on oracy from cross-sector leaders tackling issues from wellbeing to social mobility, debate to thinking skills.
As part of the most recent version of the EEF Teaching and Learning Toolkit shows oral language interventions are now ranked joint-second when looking at their impact on student outcomes.
Read more from the report which highlights that 1/5 million children are at risk of not being able to speak or understand language at an age appropriate level as a result of the pandemic.
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