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 5 September 2025 Tips and techniques, Thoughts Progress in P4C goes beyond skills! Topsy Page 5 September 2025 Tips and techniques, Thoughts Where are your students up to?
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 21 June 2024 Research, Tips and techniques Participation, elaboration and challenge Topsy Page 21 June 2024 Research, Tips and techniques Three vital ingredients
Topsy Page 5 January 2024 Thoughts, Practical examples Speak up in 2024 Topsy Page 5 January 2024 Thoughts, Practical examples The power of Philosophy for Children
Topsy Page 7 July 2023 Practical examples, Thoughts "Oracy has made me confident" Topsy Page 7 July 2023 Practical examples, Thoughts Four pupil quotes show the impact of prioritising oracy
Topsy Page 31 March 2023 Tips and techniques Word Disconnect! Topsy Page 31 March 2023 Tips and techniques An oracy game, a mental workout, and an opportunity to practise respectful challenge
Topsy Page 18 November 2022 Tips and techniques Is your classroom talk Ping-Pong or Basketball? Topsy Page 18 November 2022 Tips and techniques The advantages of getting students to pass the talk to each other
Topsy Page 8 July 2022 Thoughts “I disagree with myself” Topsy Page 8 July 2022 Thoughts When pupils reconsider their thinking as a result of listening to others
Topsy Page 18 June 2021 Tips and techniques Last three to speak Topsy Page 18 June 2021 Tips and techniques A simple way to improve listening and deepen dialogue
Topsy Page 29 January 2021 Tips and techniques Live online lessons - talk tip Topsy Page 29 January 2021 Tips and techniques Instantly make learning more interactive, and talk more purposeful
Topsy Page 3 July 2020 Recommended reading, Practical examples 'You get to be friends with people you never thought you’d be friends with' Topsy Page 3 July 2020 Recommended reading, Practical examples If you’re not yet doing P4C – this video will convince you. If you are, it will convince you to do more.
Topsy Page 8 May 2020 Practical examples, Thoughts A new start for a child – could this be your school? Topsy Page 8 May 2020 Practical examples, Thoughts From challenging behaviour to integration.
Topsy Page 24 April 2020 Tips and techniques, Thoughts A culture of productive dialogue… in the classroom and beyond Topsy Page 24 April 2020 Tips and techniques, Thoughts The importance of modelling constructive talk.
Topsy Page 17 April 2020 Thoughts Is it wrong to argue? Topsy Page 17 April 2020 Thoughts Children’s reaction to the idea of arguing.
Topsy Page 10 April 2020 Practical examples Three uplifting tales of Talk Topsy Page 10 April 2020 Practical examples Children seen in a new light following meaningful talk activities.
Topsy Page 13 March 2020 Tips and techniques Always/Never - a quick critical thinking activity for any subject Topsy Page 13 March 2020 Tips and techniques Generating dialogue, comparing concepts, deepening understanding.
Topsy Page 7 February 2020 Tips and techniques Three ways to embed Pupil Talk Prompts Topsy Page 7 February 2020 Tips and techniques Ensure consistency and impact for high-quality pupil dialogue.
Topsy Page 10 January 2020 Thoughts Pupil-to-pupil dialogue Topsy Page 10 January 2020 Thoughts Why it is worth investing time to develop high-quality dialogue.
Topsy Page 15 November 2019 Practical examples We didn't listen to the teacher! Topsy Page 15 November 2019 Practical examples Through P4C, children see the value of listening to each other.
