Voice 21 Webinar

It is an exciting time for oracy in education. The "Fourth R" isn’t just coming - it’s here. The ability to speak, listen and communicate confidently are essential skills for learning and for life.

With oracy now included in the Schools White Paper, Curriculum and Assessment Review, Writing Framework and evolving SEND policy, it is no longer a ‘nice to have’.

As Schools Minister Georgia Gould declared at our recent Speaking Summit: “Oracy is as foundational as numeracy, literacy, and writing.” It’s encouraging to see oracy being so widely recognised as a core skill alongside reading, writing and numeracy.

Why Now? 
This is an incredibly exciting moment for Senior Leadership Teams. School Leaders are facing critical questions: What does "high-quality oracy education" actually look like? How does it work? And what are schools expected to do in response?

What We Will Cover
Drawing on national policy and Voice 21’s sector insight, you’ll leave with:
📢 Strategic Clarity: A clear understanding of how and why oracy is being prioritised in current policy
🧠 Leadership Insight: Steps you can take to align oracy with your school’s existing priorities

Don't just react to the changes - lead them. Join us to define what the "Fourth R" means for your school's future.