KRISTINA BETH LEWIS, DEPUTY HEAD (ACADEMIC), BLACKHEATH HIGH SCHOOL, GDST, UK
The Oracy Education Commission’s report We need to talk (2024a) highlights the urgent need for schools to prioritise oracy skills as a core component of the curriculum, in order to address inequalities and improve student outcomes across the UK. There are calls for oracy education to be seen as the fourth ‘R’. Oracy, defined as ‘articulating ideas, developing understanding and engaging with others through speaking, listening and communication’ (Oracy Education Commission, 2024a, p. 14), plays a pivotal role in the delivery of my school’s civil discourse programme. I have been intentional and explicit in my teaching of oracy to help my Year 7 students to practise how to disagree well. I have written articles, delivered CPD (continuing professional development) presentations and been interviewed by the BBC, where I have proudly shared how we do this at Blackheath High School through our enrichm
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