Oracy

We are a Voice 21 Oracy Centre of Excellence 2026

We are proud to have been recognised as a Voice 21 Oracy Centre of Excellence for our work in developing students' oracy (speaking, listening and communication) skills.

Becoming a Voice 21 Centre of Excellence certifies and celebrates that we are leading the way in providing a high-quality oracy education for students and acting asa beacon of good practice for over 1200+ Voice 21 Oracy Schools nationwide.

In Voice 21 Oracy Schools, students learn the oracy skills they need to succeed in school and inlife.

Why oracy matters?

Oracy, like reading,writing and arithmetic, is a foundational skill that ensures students thrive atschool and in life.  By teaching students to become effective communicators, we empower them to better understand themselves, each other and the world around them.

●      Speaking, listening, and communication skills are critical foundations for reading and writing.

●      On average, oral language approaches have a high impact on pupil outcomes of 6 months’ additional progress.

●     Young people with good communication skills are less likely to have mental health difficulties.

●      Young people with good communication skills are less likely to have mental health difficulties.

As a Voice 21 Oracy Centre of Excellence, we put oracy at the heart of our teaching and learning across all subject areas, enabling students to develop and deepen their knowledge and understanding through talk in the classroom.

We support our students to become articulate communicators who are able to present themselves confidently across a range of settings and contexts, from group discussions to formal presentations.