My recent interview

Pupils reflect on how using a ‘talking stick’ helps them take turns

Thoughts from some ten year-olds on the power of oracy approaches

What three pupils said about the power of jotting key words

Give students opportunities to say and apply new vocabulary

Perspectives from some 11-year-olds

Ways to keep everyone engaged and develop the community of enquiry

A great way for pupils to develop and practise their oracy skills

The power of Philosophy for Children

Reminders from six-year-olds about some of the benefits of P4C

Pupils feel that P4C helps them with everything from relationships to confidence to staying calm

The amazing difference P4C made for one pupil

Four pupil quotes show the impact of prioritising oracy

One pupil describes how she is becoming more confident to talk

Pupil voice about whole-class talk in Reading lessons

Pupil voice from younger children shows how they enjoy thinking and talking together

Pupil voice about ‘The Volumiser'

What do children think about Oracy?

A piece of hard-hitting pupil voice

My blog post for Oracy Cambridge

Why not ask?

20 questions for pupils to consider

Get students involved from the beginning of term

Pupils tell us why they think their peers don’t raise their hands

Creating a classroom culture that shows you value pupil talk

Teachers report impact on confidence, respect and reasoning

How will you know it’s working if you don’t ask?

Pupils and teachers talk about how Philosophy for Children enhances teaching and learning

If you’re not yet doing P4C – this video will convince you. If you are, it will convince you to do more.

Children describe how P4C helps them listen to others and to express themselves