Door number 2 of our advent calendar is ready to open now View Home Our School Curriculum Children Parents News & Events Contact Us At Shoreditch Park Primary, oracy plays a prominent role in teaching and learning. The ability to listen actively, speak clearly and communicate articulately is seen as a fundamental part of the learning process. Critically, oracy underpins the development of vocabulary acquisition, reading and writing, and is key to progress in all subjects. Oracy can be described as a combination of learning to talk and learning through talk. At Shoreditch Park Primary there is a shared understanding of how talk supports learning and children’s social development. We believe that developing oracy throughout primary education provides our students with vital life skills. We aim to encourage fluent speakers, who are confident to communicate, debate and present in a wide range of situations. The National Curriculum for English reflects the importance of spoken language in pupils’ development. Oracy is embedded throughout our broad and balanced curriculum. Lessons are talk-rich, and questions are carefully planned to ensure all children can fully participate. Pupils participate in a wide range of oracy activities which help them to develop confidence in spoken language. Some examples are: Partner talk Group discussion Collaborative work and problem solving Debate Role play Drama Presentations There are opportunities for pupils to develop their oracy skills outside of the curriculum. This is achieved through pupil voice groups, year group productions, assemblies, visiting speakers, topic events and participation in local events. We have worked closely with Voice 21, a charity that strives to raise the status of oracy across schools in the UK. Oracy Policy Discussion Guidelines Year 2 - ASPIRE Assembly: Proud Pinar and 1 Year 2 - ASPIRE Assembly: Proud Pinar and 2 Subjects Art Destination Reader English Home Learning History and Geography ICT/Computing Maths Music Oracy PE RE RSE Read Write Inc Science Spanish "Teaching is never less than good and much is outstanding." Ofsted, 2013 We use cookies on this website to improve your browsing experience. Find out more... Stop OK