At Shoreditch Park Primary, ASPIRE oracy plays a prominent role in teaching and learning. We understand that oracy skills are vital to success in school and in life, as they are closely linked to cultural capital. For many children, especially those growing up in poverty, opportunities to develop these vital skills are missed. We ensure that oracy is prevalent across the school in terms of how the pupils learn through talk and to talk, and how teachers plan and deliver speaking activities. At Shoreditch Park Primary we strive to develop oracy skills through the curriculum, lunchtimes, extra-curricular activities and the whole ethos of the school.
The National Curriculum for English reflects the importance of spoken language in pupils’ development. oracy is embedded throughout our broad and balanced curriculum, and is explicitly taught throughout. Lessons are talk-rich, and questions are carefully planned to ensure all children can fully participate and that specific oracy learning dispositions are developed and consolidated .
At Shoreditch Park Primary there is a shared understanding of how talk supports learning and children’s social development. We aim to encourage fluent speakers, who are confident to communicate, debate and present in a wide range of contexts. Additionally, 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.
In 2023/24, Shoreditch Park continues to work closely with Voice 21 to further develop classroom practice, curriculum implementation and provide continued CPD for all SPPS staff, as we strive as whole team to achieve Voice 21 accreditation in the near future.
