Create an Oracy Curriculum

An oracy education is essential for all students to thrive – in school and beyond. It enables students to develop subject knowledge, grow their confidence and recognise their voice matters. Yet only through the curriculum can we ensure every child benefits from these opportunities.

In Create an Oracy Curriculum, Amy Gaunt and Alice Stott provide a practical, research-informed guide for teachers and school leaders who want to make oracy a meaningful part of their students’ learning journey. It shows how schools can move beyond isolated activities to design a curriculum for oracy that enables every young person to find their voice.

As oracy takes its place at the heart of the curriculum, this book provides the practical guidance schools need to make it a reality.

Everyone’s now talking about oracy – why it matters for children, teachers and society.
But now comes the bigger challenge – how we translate aspiration i