Speaker
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Jo UptonIndependent Education ConsultantFor over ten years, I have provided school-based consultancy and training opportunities in primary schools across the West Midlands.
Areas of specialism include English and the wider curriculum and I regularly support schools with curriculum review and development. In addition, I provide support with school improvement in relation to teaching, learning and subject leadership.I have a proven track record of supporting schools in moving from Special Measures/Requires Improvement to Good inspection outcomes.
Location
- Online
Category
Oracy (Day 1 of 3)
Focus: Leadership and Management
For: School Leaders, Subject Leaders, Teachers
Description:
Session 1: Introduction to Oracy
This session is designed to provide an introduction to Oracy for leaders, including Senior Leaders, English Subject Leaders and Oracy Champions.
The session will cover key aspects of Oracy, focusing on the following questions:
- What is Oracy?
- Why is Oracy important?
- What is the position of Oracy in the National Curriculum?
- What are the next steps to develop Oracy in your school?
We will explore the core principles of Oracy and the latest research findings into the impact improved Oracy standards can have across the curriculum.
We will consider priority actions and next steps to support Oracy development in your school, focusing on the two key aspects of Oracy – ‘learning through talk’ and ‘learning to talk’.
Multiple Sessions:
[1] Thu 17 September 2026
[2] Tue 10 November 2026
[3] Thu 21 January 2027
Please note: If you book one of these sessions, then we will automatically book you on the others. So you only need to submit one booking.
Director’s Note:
You asked, we listened! Oracy support was YOUR top request in last year’s evaluations—and we’ve delivered! This is it: Session 1 of 3 in our comprehensive oracy training programme. Don’t miss this opportunity to get someone from your school fully trained and ready to champion oracy across your entire team. Imagine having an in-house expert who can drive oracy excellence in every classroom!