Topsy Page 11 September 2026 Thoughts, Tips and techniques The beauty of whole-class dialogue Topsy Page 11 September 2026 Thoughts, Tips and techniques It’s so worth the effort of putting in place ground rules and expectations for dialogue
Topsy Page 4 September 2026 P4C/Talk stimulus What makes a good class? Topsy Page 4 September 2026 P4C/Talk stimulus Practise some thinking together about this important question
Topsy Page 28 August 2026 Recommended reading Love your voice – book Topsy Page 28 August 2026 Recommended reading Let your voice fill up the room!
Topsy Page 21 August 2026 Practical examples Nico age 2 – incredible oracy skills Topsy Page 21 August 2026 Practical examples He asked me if I needed any help!
Topsy Page 14 August 2026 P4C/Talk stimulus 21 questions to ask grown-up kids over summer Topsy Page 14 August 2026 P4C/Talk stimulus Who would YOU rather be stuck on a desert island with?
Topsy Page 7 August 2026 P4C/Talk stimulus 21 questions to ask ‘medium-sized’ kids over summer Topsy Page 7 August 2026 P4C/Talk stimulus Including some interesting ethical dilemmas about things that affect them directly
Topsy Page 31 July 2026 P4C/Talk stimulus 21 questions to ask little kids over summer Topsy Page 31 July 2026 P4C/Talk stimulus Including some holiday-themed questions… Is ice cream for breakfast really a good idea?!
Topsy Page 24 July 2026 Practical examples Look at these quotes! Topsy Page 24 July 2026 Practical examples Teacher voice about oracy impact
Topsy Page 17 July 2026 Practical examples, P4C/Talk stimulus Collaborative colouring Topsy Page 17 July 2026 Practical examples, P4C/Talk stimulus A fun activity to develop oracy skills of collaborative talk
Topsy Page 10 July 2026 P4C/Talk stimulus Tidy – P4C stimulus Topsy Page 10 July 2026 P4C/Talk stimulus Is Badger too tidy?
Topsy Page 3 July 2026 Tips and techniques Is your class doing exploratory talk? Topsy Page 3 July 2026 Tips and techniques 12 things to look for
Topsy Page 3 July 2026 Recommended reading, Practical examples, Thoughts Oracy and Beyond podcast Topsy Page 3 July 2026 Recommended reading, Practical examples, Thoughts My recent interview
Topsy Page 26 June 2026 Tips and techniques What did he say? Topsy Page 26 June 2026 Tips and techniques Developing shared attention and collective listening
Topsy Page 19 June 2026 Tips and techniques Save the last word – oracy structure Topsy Page 19 June 2026 Tips and techniques A structure for purposeful talk across the curriculum
Topsy Page 12 June 2026 Thoughts, Tips and techniques Are you giving girls more opportunities to speak? Topsy Page 12 June 2026 Thoughts, Tips and techniques Ways to ensure you are creating an equitable learning environment
Topsy Page 5 June 2026 P4C/Talk stimulus Free resources from Thoughtful Topsy Page 5 June 2026 P4C/Talk stimulus A great selection of Philosophy for Children resources
Topsy Page 29 May 2026 Recommended reading, Practical examples Deepen learning in science through dialogue Topsy Page 29 May 2026 Recommended reading, Practical examples I highly recommend this series of videos from the Inquiry Project
Topsy Page 22 May 2026 Practical examples “They're starting to care more about what everyone has to say.” Topsy Page 22 May 2026 Practical examples The impact of making sure every student’s voice is heard
Topsy Page 15 May 2026 Practical examples “It teaches us how not to speak over people” Topsy Page 15 May 2026 Practical examples Pupils reflect on how using a ‘talking stick’ helps them take turns
Topsy Page 8 May 2026 Thoughts “More hands – or I'll cold call” Topsy Page 8 May 2026 Thoughts Let’s think about how we promote participation in whole-class talk
