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 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 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
Topsy Page 1 May 2026 Tips and techniques, Practical examples Remember when… collaborative oracy game Topsy Page 1 May 2026 Tips and techniques, Practical examples “They didn’t want to stop!” Play this engaging game with your students to develop listening and collaborative thinking
Topsy Page 24 April 2026 Practical examples “It’s forcing them, in a gentle way, to use their voice.” Topsy Page 24 April 2026 Practical examples A teacher talking about why she changes pairings in her class every week
Topsy Page 17 April 2026 Practical examples “We need to stop being shy and show who we really are!" Topsy Page 17 April 2026 Practical examples Thoughts from some ten year-olds on the power of oracy approaches
Topsy Page 3 April 2026 Tips and techniques Oracy story game Topsy Page 3 April 2026 Tips and techniques A fun game to develop listening and thinking
