Spotlight on School Community
A school culture where students feel a sense of belonging and valued
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Students have a better sense of ownership and voice in a school.
Community
A school that is an oracy school recognises all of the voices in the community.
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Oracy gives students a voice
Being part of a community provides us with a sense of belonging, creates opportunities for us to connect and share with others, and this is often through speaking and listening. One of our first experiences of community is in the school classroom. In order to feel valued and respected, students must feel that their voices are important, that they are listened to and understood.
Through oracy education, students feel comfortable tackling difficult conversations with their peers without fear of being judged or disrespected.
Talking points
Giving students the tools to have meaningful interactions with others.
Download the Voice 21 2022/23 Impact Report
In this year’s Impact Report, you can read more about the progress we have made towards achieving our mission, including a spotlight on the difference oracy education is making in four Voice 21 Oracy Schools from around the country and at different points on their oracy journey.
Some key findings include:
- Over 3 years, the number of teachers in schools we work with who rated themselves as confident oracy practitioners, increased from 30% to 70%.
- By the end of our two-year Voicing Vocabulary project, students in Year 6 and 7 were more likely to have an above-average reading score than their peers nationally.
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Continue learning about the impact of oracy on students and in schools
Vocabulary
A child’s spoken language skills at age five are the strongest predictors of attainment at age eleven. Oracy is a crucial learning tool that supports children develop vocabulary. Learn more about the link between oracy and vocabulary.
Confidence
The confidence to speak up, build new relationships and be agile communicators, prepares children and young people for success in school life and beyond. Learn more about the link between oracy and confidence.