@speechbubblescio.bsky.socialCommunication matters! Our 2025–26 monitoring found 85% of children improved in learning, speaking and listening; 85% showed better learning behaviours and 82% grew in creativity. When children find their voice, they participate, learn and connect more. #Oracy #CommunicationSkills
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@isabellefk.bsky.social@iancushing.bsky.social’s work on #oracy and social (in)justice (eg ableism) is brilliant on this issue.
@headteacherupdate.bsky.socialHow can we develop children’s #oracy skills & what does best practice in primary #schools look like? This 21-page guide dives into all aspects of #teaching oracy with ideas, examples, tips, lesson advice & case studies. Download your free pdf: https://ow.ly/zVh650ZVMVe
@speechbubblescio.bsky.socialOur 2025-26 report shows teachers saw 91% of children make positive progress, and 71% achieve significant or transformational gains. Stories, drama and creativity markedly boost confidence and communication. www.speechbubbles.org.uk #Oracy #ChildDevelopment
@equalitas.bsky.socialThe Oracy Cup 2026 is under way! 🎙️🏆
Schools across Bexley, Greenwich and Kent can still get involved.
Entries close 13 November.
Register and access the resources: buff.ly/IP9GJkZ
@speechbubblescio.bsky.socialThis World Mental Health Day we celebrate connection, communication and belonging. At Speech Bubbles we use drama, storytelling and play to boost children’s confidence, expression and friendships—91% showed positive progress. Every child deserves to be heard. #WorldMentalHealthDay #Oracy
@headteacherupdate.bsky.socialHow can we develop children’s #oracy skills & what does best practice in primary #schools look like? This 21-page guide dives into all aspects of #teaching oracy with ideas, examples, tips, lesson advice & case studies. Download your free pdf: https://ow.ly/WnY050ZTKyq
@thoughtfulp4c.bsky.socialThoughtful collaborated with the charity National Numeracy yesterday afternoon to deliver a Maths & P4C webinar which had over 170 sign ups! Our Training and Resource Lead, Emma Leeson, started the webinar with this community builder....
@speechbubblescio.bsky.socialSpeech Bubbles explores how creativity helps children—especially those with speech, language and communication needs. Drama, play and imagination build confidence, connection and communication in and beyond school. Read more: www.music-workshop.co.uk/resources/bl... #Oracy #Creativity
@headteacherupdate.bsky.socialStrong language skills underpin learning, wellbeing & future success. Sabah Malik explores how #schools can develop #oracy, vocabulary & communication skills for our youngest learners using quality first #teaching, role play, discussion & other approaches: https://ow.ly/3iGg50ZT2kC #teachers
@seced.bsky.socialHeadteacher Update Bulletin is for leaders working in primary #schools. This week:
➡️ #Oracy in KS1 & reception
➡️ Peer-coaching among #teachers
➡️ Professional curiosity & #safeguarding
➡️ McCloud #pensions warning
➡️ Rethinking 1-2-1 #teaching assistants
Free access here: https://ow.ly/xpYs50ZT7h3
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@thoughtfulp4c.bsky.socialOur September Level One Online course sold out – but there are still places remaining on our November course, so book today!
93.5% of people who attend our Level One course would recommend it to others.
"Our trainer was OUTSTANDING."
@alexparkrs.bsky.social🗣️📚✏️ Oracy. Reading. Writing. One integrated approach.
The Primary Fluency Project is fully funded by the DfE, offering schools a free, evidence-led framework to help develop pupils’ fluency.
Find out more: www.laurustrust.co.uk/primary-flue...
@headteacherupdate.bsky.socialHeadteacher Update Bulletin is for leaders working in primary #schools. This week:
➡️ #Oracy in KS1 & reception
➡️ Peer-coaching among #teachers
➡️ Professional curiosity & #safeguarding
➡️ McCloud #pensions warning
➡️ Rethinking 1-2-1 #teaching assistants
Free access here: https://ow.ly/f4u450ZT7a4
@thoughtfulp4c.bsky.socialFind out more and secure your place here: buff.ly/LqYk9sF
@headteacherupdate.bsky.socialStrong language skills underpin learning, wellbeing & future success. Sabah Malik explores how #schools can develop #oracy, vocabulary & communication skills for our youngest learners using quality first #teaching, role play, discussion & other approaches: https://ow.ly/3iGg50ZT2kC #teachers
@isabellefk.bsky.socialOoh, I would completely recommend that the teacher, SENCo, leader etc have a read of @iancushing.bsky.social & Sabah Choudery’s linguistic justice #oracy framework ✨
@headteacherupdate.bsky.socialHow can we develop children’s #oracy skills & what does best practice in primary #schools look like? This 21-page guide dives into all aspects of #teaching oracy with ideas, examples, tips, lesson advice & case studies. Download your free pdf: https://ow.ly/6wYv50ZR03s