Oracy

Speaking and listening are core fundamentals of our curriculum at St Mary’s Primary School. Our lessons are rich in talk, questions are planned, peer conversations are modelled and scaffolded and the teacher uses talk skilfully to develop thinking. 

Children are given opportunities to develop Oracy skills and build their confidence in talking in formal and informal situations, both in and outside the classroom. Rich vocabulary is explored and children have the opportunity to discuss, debate and recite themes based on a range of topics.