Developing oracy in KS1 and KS2

Develop strategies to elevate communication skills across the whole school setting. Sign up now for this impactful, in-person workshop.

Why Oracy?

Oracy is vital to primary literacy and a lever for social mobility.

Good speaking and listening skills underpin reading and writing. Children who struggle with spoken language at age five are six times more likely to fall below the expected level in reading and writing at age 11 – as evidenced in our new policy report: Creating confident communicators: How the government can help every child find their voice.

To give children the best start in school and life, oracy must be considered integral to teaching literacy in KS1 and KS2.

Who should attend?

For all primary practitioners who wish to improve oracy provision in their settings, including teachers and leads across all subjects including English, and SMTs.

Course logistics & pricing

Format: One pre-recorded webinar followed by an in person day workshop at Bothal Primary School, Northumberland NE63 8HZ

Dates & Timings: Thursday 16 October, 9:15am – 3:15pm

Cost & Booking Information:

• £195 for a single booking
• £150 for additional colleagues
• £25 discount per school for National Literacy Trust premium members (discount code required: please contact ruth.king@literacytrust.org.uk)

Access/Delivery Details:

This training consists of two separate sessions. Participants must engage with both.

• Part 1: Before the in-person session, you'll receive access to a pre-recorded webinar introducing key concepts.
• Part 2: An in-person session at Bothal Primary School on Thursday 16 October from 9:15am – 3:15pm allowing for deeper exploration and discussion. Lunch will be provided.

For information on accessibility or other support, please contact ruth.king@literacytrust.org.uk

The course will cover:

• The research, theory and principles of exploratory talk and active listening
• The role of speaking and listening in academic achievement and social mobility
• Pedagogical strategies, with a focus on book talk
• The roles and responsibilities involved in developing oracy in our classrooms and across the school
• Approaches to evaluating current provision and practice
• Insights into how to support pupils with additional needs

What you will gain from attending:

• An exploration of the evidence base for oracy
• An enhanced understanding of why explicit teaching of speaking and listening should form part of the language and literacy curriculum, while also ensuring that it is integrated into wider learning
• Strategies for supporting speaking and listening in the classroom.

What you will receive:

A range of resources, including worksheets and lesson plans, to support implementation.

Preparing for the session

You will need a device such as a laptop to watch the pre-recorded webinar, which will help you prepare for the in-person workshop. You will also need to arrange travel to the venue. Lunch will be provided on the day.

Why choose this course?

Here’s what teachers have to say about this CPD:

'[The most valuable part of the training was…] Sharing a range of creative strategies for developing oracy, such as a using book talk and visual starting points, and providing guidance and starting points for creating our own school progression documents.'

'The training was extremely inspiring and helpful as well as refreshing to receive such clear and positive messages about oracy. The trainer had great enthusiasm and a depth of knowledge, along with an understanding of the demands of working within a school.'

Research and evidence-based approach:

This training is developed with recent evidence and guidance:

• The Oracy Framework from Voice 21 and Oracy Cambridge
• The evidence on oral language interventions from the EEF

Course trainer:

Alison Nicholson has worked with the National Literacy Trust as an associate trainer for 8 years, delivering our evidence-based CPD to schools. As a highly knowledgeable education practitioner, she brings 34 years’ experience in primary and academy trust settings, from a variety of roles including headteacher, SENCO and governor. Today Alison supports school improvement as an education advisor, consultant and trainer in literacy, SEND and speech, language and communication for various organisations.

Why National Literacy Trust?:

The National Literacy Trust work with schools across the UK to transform literacy outcomes for every child. Based in the latest research and evidence, our CPD and conferences explore innovative best practice to help you evaluate, plan and take action to improve literacy outcomes in your setting.

Find our related resources, CPD and actionable insights here.

Booking

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