TRAILER: Implementing Oracy: Inclusion, Assessment, Impact - a 6-part programme from Oracy Cambridge

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Implementing Oracy: Inclusion, Assessment, Impact - a 6-part programme from Oracy Cambridge

Jan to Jun 2026: Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge and online

This six-session professional learning programme is designed for school leaders, oracy leads and classroom teachers who want to implement oracy with clarity and confidence.

With a strong focus on inclusion, assessment and impact evaluation, the programme is designed to help schools raise attainment by developing students’ communication skills.

Blending in-person sessions, remote clinics, expert keynotes and a national conference, Implementing Oracy provides both the inspiration and the practical strategies you need to take your oracy provision to the next level.

Why Oracy Cambridge?

Based at the University of Cambridge, Oracy Cambridge is a leading research and professional development centre dedicated to improving teaching and learning through spoken language. Our team combines world-leading research expertise with extensive classroom experience, ensuring our programmes are both evidence-informed and practical.

Programme highlights

6 sessions between January and June 2026, including:

Three in-person training days at Hughes Hall, Cambridge University (Jan, Mar, May – with socials)
Two remote clinic sessions for tailored support
A summer conference at Hughes Hall co-hosted by Oracy Cambridge and Voice 21

Programme overview

The programme involves 6 sessions as follows:

Session 1: Fri Jan 16, 2026
9.30am-4pm + social
Hughes Hall, Cambridge University

Session 2: Date TBC
4-6pm – remote clinic

Session 3: Fri Mar 20, 2026
9.30am-4pm + social
Hughes Hall, Cambridge University

Session 4: Date TBC
4-6pm – remote clinic

Session 5: Fri May 15, 2026
9.30am-4pm + social
Hughes Hall, Cambridge University

Session 6: Mon June 29, 2026
Oracy Cambridge / Voice 21
Excellence in Oracy Conference
Hughes Hall, Cambridge University

Keynote inputs from:

Neil Mercer – Emeritus Professor; Author, Oracy: The transformative power of finding your voice

Guest speakers from the Oracy Cambridge team

Facilitated by:

Topsy Page – Associate, Oracy Cambridge; Author, Oracy: 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers, Co-author, Oracy: 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers

Dr James Mannion – Associate, Oracy Cambridge; Author Making Change Stick: A Practical Guide to Implementing School Improvement

Who should attend?

This programme is ideal for people in the following roles across primary, secondary, tertiary, or higher education – whether based in schools, colleges, or trusts:

Oracy leads (school-based or trust-wide)
Senior leaders responsible for teaching and learning
Teachers and aspiring leaders seeking to develop oracy in their practice

Places and accommodation (if required) are limited – early booking is recommended.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/oracy2026-info
Sign up: https://bit.ly/oracy2026