As the school year is coming to an end and we reflect on the 2025-26 school year, the direction of travel is clear.  It’s been a huge year for the oracy movement...

We're delighted today to share the 2026 edition of The Talking Point - our annual academic journal. The Talking Point 2026 seeks to bridge theory and practice, showing how research-informed approaches to oracy can support teaching and learning in real classrooms today👇 voice21.org/voice-21-lau...

"What assessment and progression tools would help teachers deliver the revised curriculum effectively?" This was the key question we discussed with education experts at our oracy assessment roundtable yesterday.

In a study measuring career readiness, The Careers & Enterprise Company saw an encouraging uptick in self-belief across most workplace skills - except for speaking. So, how do we build oracy into the curriculum in a way that improves career readiness?👇 voice21.org/talk-paves-t...

❓How can oracy support students with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)? Our Head of Programmes, Catherine Pass, spoke with The DLD Download podcast to discuss exactly that👇 open.spotify.com/episode/7zWc...

Oracy and DLD

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🍎Let’s Talk at Transition Report describes the pivotal role that oracy should play in creating a more effective and inclusive transition for children and young people, and the real-life benefits it can provide. Read Let's Talk in Transition Report here👇 voice21.org/publications/

Jane Hawkins of @ncetm.bsky.social has identified three connected factors that underpin effective approaches to oracy in maths: ✔️Sequencing talk opportunities ✔️Building a culture of dialogue ✔️Designing purposeful talk tasks Learn more here👇 voice21.org/oracy-suppor...

Oracy supports learning in maths - Voice 21

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❓What does it mean to bring the Oracy Benchmarks to life in the classroom? Our director of Strategic Development, Amy Gaunt, shows you how the Voice 21 Oracy Benchmarks can support teachers to implement dialogic approaches effectively. Link below 👇 voice21.org/dialogic-cla...

Dialogic classrooms in action: a case study in Year 8 Geography - Voice 21

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ACT Chief Exec @moorsee.bsky.social attended Voice 21's #SpeakingSummit2026 last week. She joined a panel discussing the CAR's recommendations on oracy and its implications for policy and practice. Many thanks to @voice21oracy.bsky.social for hosting such a thought-provoking event.

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You can read Dame Alison Peacock, Peter Hyman and Georgia Gould’s thoughts on the possibility of AI supporting teachers to assess oracy and ease workloads from The Speaking Summit 2026 in yesterday's @tesmagazine.bsky.social. www.tes.com/magazine/new...

You can read Dame Alison Peacock, Peter Hyman and Georgia Gould’s thoughts on the possibility of AI supporting teachers to assess oracy and ease workloads from The Speaking Summit 2026 in yesterday's @tesmagazine.bsky.social. www.tes.com/magazine/new...

Dame Alison Peacock: Use AI to test oracy skills

Assessing oracy through AI would put ‘no increased burden’ on teachers, says the head of the Chartered College of Teaching

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'A big moment for oracy: On Friday, Georgia Gould OBE MP, Minister, addressed The #SpeakingSummit2026, talking about embedding oracy across the school system.

What a fantastic day at the #SpeakingSummit2026! I didn’t manage to take many photos but here’s one of the fabulous Sonia Thompson who was both inspiring and hilarious (as was journalist, @cocobyname.bsky.social)Thanks to @voice21oracy.bsky.social for organising & inviting me to speak

Our Let’s Talk at Transition Report Launches Today 🎉 Find out more about the impact oracy had on students and schools by reading the full report now👇 bit.ly/lets_talk_at...

The Speaking Summit Exhibitor Announcement🎉 Poetry By Heart is the nation's premier poetry speaking competition, and we are delighted that they’ll be exhibiting this Friday. To find out more about their creative competition, visit the Poetry by Heart website now👇 poetrybyheart.org.uk

The Speaking Summit 2026 Exhibitor Announcement 🎉 We are delighted to announce that Talk the Talk will be part of our brilliant Speaking Summit exhibition this Friday in London. To find out more about Talk the Talk visit their website👇 talkthetalkuk.org

Talk The Talk - Confident Communication For Life

Confident Communication For Life

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An oracy strategy is only as effective as those who make it a reality on a day-to-day basis: the teaching staff. Senior leaders and oracy leads, this one’s for you👇 voice21.org/how-to-engag...

How to engage all staff in oracy implementation - Voice 21

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The Speaking Summit, @voice21oracy.bsky.social annual conference, takes place on Friday 20 March in London. Discover what a focus on oracy could mean for your school, trust or organisation. Get your tickets here: speakingsummit.voice21.org/speaking-sum...

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The Speaking Summit is the flagship educational event for Voice 21, the national oracy education charity. It takes place in March 2026 in London, UK.

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Only one more day to buy your ticket to The Speaking Summit 2026! Ticket sales are closing tomorrow, so now is the time to get your place booked. We look forward to seeing you on Friday 20th March. Link below👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-speaki...

When schools are under pressure to raise scores on standardised assessments, it can feel difficult to find time to develop classroom talk. However…

Join us for a jam-packed day of oracy at The Speaking Summit on Friday, 20th March. Only three days left to get your tickets. This is one event you won’t want to miss. Ticket sales close on 12th March, so book now - link in the comments👇

The Speaking Summit Exhibitor Announcement🎉 We are delighted to have TTS join us at our exhibition on Friday, 20th March in London. Find out more about the great work TTS do on their website👇 www.tts-group.co.uk?gad_source=1...

The Speaking Summit, @voice21oracy.bsky.social annual conference, takes place on Friday 20 March in London. Discover what a focus on oracy could mean for your school, trust or organisation. Get your tickets here: speakingsummit.voice21.org/speaking-sum...

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The Speaking Summit is the flagship educational event for Voice 21, the national oracy education charity. It takes place in March 2026 in London, UK.

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The Speaking Summit Exhibitor Announcement 🎉 Join us on Friday 20th March in London and meet the team from @academic.oup.com to talk about all things oracy! Come and learn more about their great work👇 corp.oup.com

🚨Only 10 days left to book your ticket for The Speaking Summit 2026 on Friday 20th March in London!🚨 Georgia Gould OBE MP, Minister for School Standards at the DfE, will be joining us, as well as Sir Martyn Oliver, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-speaki...

The Speaking Summit, @voice21oracy.bsky.social annual conference, takes place on Friday 20 March in London. With speakers including His Majesty’s Chief Inspector Sir Martyn Oliver on oracy in the updated School Inspection Toolkit, Professor Jessie Ricketts on the role of oracy in reading, and...

We are pleased to announce that OxEd will be part of our fantastic exhibition at this year’s event🎉😆 Visit the OxEd website or chat to them in person at The Speaking Summit to secure your school's free access to NELI👇 oxedandassessment.com

📖🌱How can a high-quality oracy education support students with their reading? @amygaunt.bsky.social, our Director of Strategic Development, explores how oracy is integral to enabling students to develop their reading skills and improve their metacognition👇 voice21.org/oracy-reading/

Oracy & reading - Voice 21

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The government’s education plans announced today set out ambitious aims to reduce the disadvantage gap – a goal we strongly support. The ability to speak, listen and communicate confidently are essential skills for learning and for life.

Only one month until The Speaking Summit 2026, and what is shaping up to be our most exciting line-up yet! Stay tuned next week for more unmissable speaker announcements and to hear about the brilliant exhibitors you’ll meet on the day. Book your ticket now👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-speaki...

❓How can you support your youngest learners through high-quality oracy provision? ✔️Make every conversation count ✔️Use the Oracy Framework to support EYFS learners ✔️Create a culture that values every voice Want to learn more? Click the link below 👇 voice21.org/little-learn...

Little Learners, Big Voices: Oracy in the Early Years - Voice 21

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