Our Oracy Vision

At Nunney First School, we recognise the powerful impact of oracy on children’s future opportunities. It goes beyond simply building vocabulary or speaking clearly; oracy supports learning, strengthens relationships and fosters a sense of belonging. When children learn to express themselves with confidence, clarity and intention, they gain the skills they need not only to achieve in school, but to flourish beyond it. 

We are dedicated to creating a school environment in which every child feels valued and included. A sense of belonging develops through everyday interactions — the way we listen, communicate and show respect to one another. These behaviours do not happen by chance; they are carefully taught, practised and demonstrated. Through deliberate teaching of oracy, we enable children to make sense of themselves and the wider world. Alongside supporting academic achievement, we also prioritise social and emotional growth, ensuring that every aspect of the child is nurtured. 

We believe all children are entitled to succeed, irrespective of their background or starting point. Oracy plays a vital role in promoting social mobility. Children both learn to speak and learn through speaking. Within our classrooms, talk is thoughtfully planned, explicitly modelled and supported through structured approaches, helping deepen understanding and strengthen communication skills. 

Working in partnership with Voice 21, we strive for talk equity, ensuring every child has the opportunity to participate, collaborate, question thinking and have their voice heard. By integrating oracy throughout our curriculum and everyday practice, we aim for every pupil to leave Nunney with the confidence, communication abilities and respectful listening skills needed to positively shape their future with kindness and purpose. 

This is our oracy progression document.  As part of our curriculum, teacher’s explicitly model teach and give opportunity to practise these skills.