Oracy Day 2026

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Oracy Conference - Thursday 25th June 2026

Venue: Abbey Multi Academy Trust, The Moyes Centre, Leeds LS14 6NU

Join us for a day dedicated to the power of providing a talk-rich education for all.

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At Abbey Multi Academy Trust, we are proud to be at the forefront of excellence around providing a high-quality oracy education. We see this as a core entitlement for all young people. We have placed oracy at the centre of all we do since 2018 and are recognised as a leading beacon of excellence, with three nationally recognised Voice 21 Oracy Centres of Excellence spanning primary through to Sixth Form provision. Every Voice Heard brings together teachers and leaders from across the UK who share this commitment and who want to explore how oracy can be intentionally planned, taught and embedded to improve outcomes for all learners.

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This inspiring, practice-rich event provides the space, expertise and collaboration needed to strengthen your school’s oracy journey, whether you are just beginning or seeking to deepen existing practice.

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Who is the day for

This event is designed for:

Teachers, from all phases and subject areas
Middle and Senior Leaders
Colleagues interested in curriculum, pedagogy, character and citizenship education, or pupil voice
Student Teachers looking to expand your knoweldge in this hot topic area

If you want to learn more about building talk-rich classrooms and join high quality professional dialogue, this is the CPD event for you.

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What you will gain

Delegates will leave the day with:

Practical ideas and inspiration to introduce or to strengthen oracy within your own settings
Inspiration from live lessons, workshops and immersive experiences
Examples of curriculum design and implementation approaches
Connections with like-minded colleagues and new professional networks

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Programme for the Day

Starting from 8.30am with registration, our Every Voice Heard offers a range of talks, immersive experiences, workshops and Q&A sessions, closing at 3.45pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. View the full programme via the button below.

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Programme for Every Voice Heard