ORACY AT ALEC HUNTER
“Our vision for oracy is to help students develop the confidence and skills to articulate clearly, communicate effectively, and succeed both in school and in the modern world."
Alec Hunter Academy Whole School Oracy Vision
We’re a Voice 21 Oracy School
Voice 21 is the national charity that advocates for and supports schools in delivering a high-quality oracy education. In becoming a Voice 21 Oracy School, Alec Hunter are joining a network of over 1,100 Voice 21 Oracy Schools across the UK that are transforming teaching and learning through talk.
Why Oracy Matters
Oracy is articulating ideas, developing understanding and engaging with others through speaking, listening and communication.
Alec Hunter Academy actively invests teaching time into creating "talk-rich" classrooms, valuing every student voice, boosting confidence, and preparing our students for their futures.
- Speaking and listening skills are critical foundations for reading and writing.
- Students with better oral language skills are more likely to achieve the highest grades in GCSE Maths and English.
- Young people with good communication skills are less likely to have mental health difficulties.
By teaching students to become effective speakers and listeners, we empower them to understand themselves, each other, and the world around them better.
Why are we a Voice 21 Oracy School?
As a Voice 21 Oracy School, Alec Hunter are placing 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.
In Voice 21 Oracy Schools:
- 89% of students agree/strongly agree that speaking and listening has helped them make progress with their school work.
- 77% of teachers said that oracy had boosted attainment.
Voice 21 is the UK’s oracy education charity. They work with schools to transform the learning and life chances of young people through talk and campaign for oracy to have a higher status in the education system.