Key facts
94% of employers believe that life skills such as confidence, motivation, resilience and communication, all of which are provided by good oracy education, are as or more important than academic qualifications.
88% of young people agree
(Cullinane and Montacute, 2017)
Essential Information
- What: Half-day or full-day INSET or twilight sessions covering the importance of oracy in the classroom and how to practically embed oracy practices into the curriculum and across your school.
- When: Sessions can be run at a day and time of your choosing. We can deliver our CPD throughout the year, including through a series of three twilight evening sessions. We also have an ‘open to all’ CPD offer that runs at our ESU headquarters at Dartmouth House throughout the year. Places for this are purchasable by teachers on an individual basis.
- Where: Sessions can be held at your school or at our headquarters in London.
- Who: Suitable for all teachers and practitioners of primary and secondary education, sessions are delivered by our expert Oracy Leaders.
- How: Click the Enquire button Now, email education@esu.org or call us on +44(0)20 7529 1582 for prices and more information on how to book a CPD session.
- How much: Prices vary depending on programme type. Please call for a quote based on your schools’ needs.
In brief
Get expert-led CPD training at your school from the English-Speaking Union. With over a century of experience in debate, public speaking and oracy education, join us to understand why oracy is imperative to your students’ future, and how you can ensure they develop the essential skills they’ll need for life.
Our interactive sessions provide an opportunity to ‘get on your feet’ with some of our tried-and-tested games and strategies for developing our Four Key Skillsets of oracy in both the classroom and your curriculum.
Teachers will leave with increased confidence in talking about and using oracy, as well as practical tools to use immediately in school.
Each of our sessions offers something different. Reach out to the education team today to find out more!
Why do it
- Choice of sessions to suit your needs/phase
- Supportive, experienced trainers to build your confidence
- Further your knowledge and teaching skills
- Take-away resources and support provided
- Gain a deeper understanding of role of oracy in the classroom
Upcoming CPD events
As well as our CPD programmes for teachers, we run free webinars throughout the academic year for all education professionals. These webinars introduce the concept of oracy and why building strong communication skills in our students is so important for later life.
No events currently available.
If you are interested in attending an ‘open to all’ CPD session at Dartmouth House, please register your interest by clicking below or contact us at education@esu.org or +44(0)20 7529 1582.
‘Our trainer’s knowledge and confidence inspired me to explore debating and to encourage my class to learn this skill to help them move forward in all aspects of their life and learning’
Teacher testimonial
FIND OUT MORE
If you have any questions or queries about CPD workshops please click the Enquiry Now button, email education@esu.org or call +44(0)20 7529 1582.
Register for our mailing list to ensure you are notified on CPD updates, and to engage with our free webinar series and other oracy opportunities from the ESU.
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