Oracy can play a pivotal role in building self-confidence in young people. The ability to express oneself eloquently and articulate ideas effectively provides a sense of empowerment.

Children should be taught oracy in schools to learn how to “disagree agreeably”, the director of the National Theatre has said. Rufus Norris told The Telegraph the Government should “turn ...

In recent years this thinking has gained currency in the Labour Party. In a speech in March, Sir Keir Starmer said he would ensure oracy is “woven into everything our children learn”.

I taught at one comprehensive in London that made a point of teaching “oracy”. Every 12-year-old had a compulsory period each week for debating; teachers took it in turn to coach the teams.

Birmingham student among finalists for annual Oracy Competition, with the chance to win up to £1,000. Story by Becky Greenway • 2w.

Make oracy the fourth ‘R’ of education, theatre boss says Rufus Norris, the outgoing head of the National Theatre, wants children to learn oral language skills across the curriculum ...