The Oracy All-Party Parliamentary Group has launched its first inquiry - Speak for Change - to improve oracy education in schools. There is a growing consensus across society including government, employers, teachers, and parents, as to the importance of oracy in education. However, members of the Oracy APPG are concerned that oracy is being undervalued and overlooked within state education, denying the majority of children and young people the opportunity to develop these vital skills and hampering social mobility, educational achievement, wellbeing and future employability. This inquiry will investigate the current provision of oracy education in the UK, assess the value and impact of oracy education and identify the barriers to children accessing and receiving quality oracy education.
To submit evidence or download the Terms of Reference click here or please contact inquiry@oracyappg.org.uk.