Topsy Page 13 March 2026 Tips and techniques Thinking time – so important Topsy Page 13 March 2026 Tips and techniques A few moments of silence benefits everyone
Topsy Page 6 March 2026 Tips and techniques Three ways to get them better at active listening Topsy Page 6 March 2026 Tips and techniques Do these often and you will notice the difference
Topsy Page 6 February 2026 Tips and techniques Listening prompts Topsy Page 6 February 2026 Tips and techniques 20 prompts to help students show they have been listening
Topsy Page 30 January 2026 Thoughts, Tips and techniques Respectful listening Topsy Page 30 January 2026 Thoughts, Tips and techniques It’s not only about you!
Topsy Page 16 January 2026 Recommended reading, Tips and techniques My new oracy book just published! Topsy Page 16 January 2026 Recommended reading, Tips and techniques Published 15 Jan 2026, with Alan Howe
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 24 October 2025 Practical examples, Tips and techniques Using dice for accountability in group work Topsy Page 24 October 2025 Practical examples, Tips and techniques How one teacher raises accountability using a quick and simple technique
Topsy Page 3 October 2025 Tips and techniques Opinion continuum – oracy activity Topsy Page 3 October 2025 Tips and techniques Get students thinking and talking.
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 18 April 2025 P4C/Talk stimulus New ‘Fantastic Philosophy’ video series Topsy Page 18 April 2025 P4C/Talk stimulus Lawrence the Lion and Maple the Meerkat tackle some philosophical dilemmas…
Topsy Page 14 March 2025 Tips and techniques “You said, I think...” Topsy Page 14 March 2025 Tips and techniques Get them really listening to, and thinking about, each other’s contributions
Topsy Page 7 March 2025 Tips and techniques Contribution counters Topsy Page 7 March 2025 Tips and techniques Help students manage their talk so everyone has a turn to speak
Topsy Page 31 January 2025 Tips and techniques How can I get everyone to join in? Part 2 Topsy Page 31 January 2025 Tips and techniques My top three strategies to make sure every pupil speaks during whole-class learning
Topsy Page 24 January 2025 Tips and techniques Turn-taking prompts Topsy Page 24 January 2025 Tips and techniques Prompts to help pupils practise the important oracy skill of taking turns
Topsy Page 3 January 2025 P4C/Talk stimulus P4C for the new year Topsy Page 3 January 2025 P4C/Talk stimulus Get your pupils thinking about resolutions and plans
Topsy Page 20 September 2024 Tips and techniques How can I get everyone to join in? Topsy Page 20 September 2024 Tips and techniques The importance of building the right foundations
Topsy Page 19 July 2024 Recommended reading, Tips and techniques My oracy book just published! Topsy Page 19 July 2024 Recommended reading, Tips and techniques Including free preview and where to buy
Topsy Page 12 July 2024 Tips and techniques Five games to develop listening skills Topsy Page 12 July 2024 Tips and techniques Focus in on this critical aspect of oracy
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 17 May 2024 Tips and techniques Invite them to speak Topsy Page 17 May 2024 Tips and techniques Provide opportunities to develop confidence
