Episode 119: Oracy in Early Years
Join Shána Walker and Mike Gardener from The Oracy Shift as he explores the importance of oracy in the Early Years and why the foundations of communication, language and talk are so crucial for children’s future success. In this episode, he discusses:
- Why oracy begins in the Early Years and the importance of getting it right from the start
- The four key areas of oracy and how they can be nurtured through everyday practice
- What we can learn from Early Years settings about developing children’s communication and language
- Insights Mike has gained from working alongside Early Years practitioners and leaders
- Why Early Years practitioners are already doing so much powerful work to support oracy
- How school leaders and headteachers can learn from and champion Early Years approaches to oracy
Packed with practical insights, reflections and examples from practice, this episode celebrates the expertise of Early Years professionals and highlights the significant role they play in developing confident communicators.
If you’re an Early Years practitioner, keep championing the language-rich interactions, play, storytelling and conversations that help children find their voice. If you’re a headteacher or school leader, take inspiration from Early Years practice and consider how these approaches can strengthen oracy across your whole school.
Want to hear more from Mike?
- LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/company/the-oracy-shift
- Instagram - The Oracy Shift. (@theoracyshift) • Instagram profile
- Website - www.theoracyshift.co.uk
- Book - Voices of Opportunity: Oracy for Social Mobility in Education
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