Keir Starmer’s oracy policy for England’s schools welcomed – but some teachers wary of what it would means in practice

Labour’s plan to embed Speaking Skills throughout England’s schools has been greeted with enthusiasm by academics and school leaders – and some scepticism by the teachers who would deliver the policy.

Keir Starmer said teaching oracy – often defined as developing Skill in using spoken language – would be a central part of Labour’s educational priorities if the party took office after the next election.

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