“Each week we choose three pupils in the class who have a special job during whole-class talk. They stand up when they can’t hear what one of their peers is saying. We call it The Volumiser! It’s a simple non-verbal signal with a big impact. The student speaking recomposes themself and says their point again, louder. It’s made such a difference to the quality of talk in the classroom.”
– Helen Parry, Year 4 teacher, Willow Tree Primary in Salford
“It helps me. They’re telling me to be louder.”
– Year 4 pupil
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