At Hazelbury, we are proud to be recognised as an Oracy Centre of Excellence, committed to advancing the teaching and learning of oracy skills. Over the past six years, we have partnered with Voice21 to establish ourselves as leaders in oracy practice, embedding effective communication across our school community. Through hosting visits from numerous schools, providing specialised training, and delivering keynote speeches at national conferences, we have shared our expertise and built a reputation for excellence. Now, we are eager to extend the reach of our practice, supporting other schools and educational professionals in developing their oracy strategies to benefit all learners.

Visits to Hazelbury to see oracy in action!

Hazelbury are proud to have been selected by the Department for Education, due to exceptional practice and performance, to be part of London's RISE Education Open Event. The school will be opening its doors to other education professionals to share strong practice around the national educational priority of attainment. The session's focus will be 'The Power of Talk: How Oracy and Vocabulary Drive Attainment.'

These sessions will be held in Autumn 2026 on the following dates:

Tuesday 3rd November@9.30am

Tuesday 10th November@ 9.30am

Please click here to fill out your register of interest to visit the open event. 

Our Oracy Exhibition offers a rich and immersive exploration into how oracy is embedded and championed across a school community. Participants will observe oracy in action across a range of year groups, providing a practical lens on how speaking and listening skills are taught and celebrated from early years through to upper key stages.

What to Expect:

• Live Classroom Observations:
  Witness oracy strategies in real-time across various year groups, showcasing how talk is used to enhance learning, promote inclusion, and deepen understanding across the curriculum.

• Wider School Experience:
  Explore how oracy extends beyond the classroom—into assemblies and the overall school culture.

• School’s Oracy Journey:
  Hear directly from the school’s oracy lead and senior team about their journey—how oracy was introduced, the challenges faced, key milestones, and impact seen so far.

• Q&A with Senior Leaders:
  Engage in a live question-and-answer session with senior leaders and curriculum leads to gain insights into leadership, CPD and planning.

• Practical Implementation Strategies:
  Walk away with actionable strategies and ideas to take back to your own school, from whole-school approaches to quick wins for classroom practice.

Ideal For:
School leaders, teachers, oracy leads, and educators interested in developing or strengthening oracy within their own settings.

Alternatively, we are also available to speak at conferences and training sessions for educational professionals.