Topsy Page 21 November 2025 Tips and techniques Concentric circles – oracy structure Topsy Page 21 November 2025 Tips and techniques A great way to get students used to talking to different people
Topsy Page 14 November 2025 P4C/Talk stimulus The Rabbit Listened – P4C/Oracy stimulus Topsy Page 14 November 2025 P4C/Talk stimulus A beautiful book about listening
Topsy Page 7 November 2025 Tips and techniques 'You said, I think' – oracy structure Topsy Page 7 November 2025 Tips and techniques A surprisingly simple way to improve listening and dialogue
Topsy Page 31 October 2025 Tips and techniques, Practical examples Have you tried describe and draw? Oracy activity Topsy Page 31 October 2025 Tips and techniques, Practical examples A structure which develops speaking and listening, and can be used across the curriculum
Topsy Page 24 October 2025 Practical examples, Tips and techniques Using dice for accountability in group work Topsy Page 24 October 2025 Practical examples, Tips and techniques How one teacher raises accountability using a quick and simple technique
Topsy Page 17 October 2025 Tips and techniques If you want them to collaborate, stop giving out individual resources! Topsy Page 17 October 2025 Tips and techniques Collaboration is much more likely when pupils have to do a shared piece of work
Topsy Page 17 October 2025 Professional development New Implementing Oracy programme Topsy Page 17 October 2025 Professional development A new in-depth professional learning programme for school leaders, oracy leads and classroom teachers
Topsy Page 26 September 2025 Thoughts, Tips and techniques Three recurring findings from talk audits Topsy Page 26 September 2025 Thoughts, Tips and techniques Time to raise your oracy game?
Topsy Page 19 September 2025 Tips and techniques Get them talking in maths Topsy Page 19 September 2025 Tips and techniques Twenty talking points you can use today
Topsy Page 12 September 2025 Tips and techniques, Practical examples Saying it out loud really helps you remember Topsy Page 12 September 2025 Tips and techniques, Practical examples Give students opportunities to say and apply new vocabulary
Topsy Page 29 August 2025 Thoughts, Tips and techniques Listening culture Topsy Page 29 August 2025 Thoughts, Tips and techniques Emphasising listening to each other rather than talking to each other
Topsy Page 22 August 2025 Tips and techniques, Research The importance of ground rules Topsy Page 22 August 2025 Tips and techniques, Research One of the essential foundations for effective learning talk
Topsy Page 15 August 2025 Recommended reading, Practical examples Children's speeches to inspire you Topsy Page 15 August 2025 Recommended reading, Practical examples International TED talks and a UK speech competition
Topsy Page 1 August 2025 Recommended reading Sharing a story is an act of love Topsy Page 1 August 2025 Recommended reading A powerful message about young children’s learning
Topsy Page 25 July 2025 Recommended reading The Transformative Power of Finding Your Voice – Neil Mercer's new book on Oracy Topsy Page 25 July 2025 Recommended reading Recommended reading for teachers and everyone else too!
Topsy Page 18 July 2025 P4C/Talk stimulus Oracy activity for the summer holidays Topsy Page 18 July 2025 P4C/Talk stimulus Would you rather spend most of your time indoors or outdoors? And more
Topsy Page 4 July 2025 Tips and techniques Story chain – listening activity Topsy Page 4 July 2025 Tips and techniques Learners recall fiction, processes, explanations and more by listening and building on what others have said
Topsy Page 20 June 2025 Tips and techniques Listening pitfalls Topsy Page 20 June 2025 Tips and techniques Do you ever do any of these things, instead of fully listening to someone?
Topsy Page 13 June 2025 Practical examples Learning through talk in Science Topsy Page 13 June 2025 Practical examples How one teacher got everyone thinking, talking, listening and learning
Topsy Page 6 June 2025 Thoughts, Tips and techniques ‘Everyone works with everyone’ Topsy Page 6 June 2025 Thoughts, Tips and techniques Give pupils the skills and resilience to work with a diverse range of people
