Michael Rosen, Alastair Campbell, and former education secretaries urge the prime minister to embed speaking skills in schools. An open letter signed by 60 advocates asks Keir Starmer to prioritize oracy in Labour's national curriculum as a core educational pillar alongside reading, writing, and arithmetic. Despite previous commitments, oracy was not addressed in the interim curriculum report, raising concerns about its importance. The letter highlights the need for oracy skills in light of social divides and AI advancements, emphasizing the role of communication in education and identity formation.
The skills of speaking, listening and communication have never been more urgently needed in a world shaped by rapid advances in artificial intelligence and persistent inequality.
The backbone of language is our talk. It shapes relationships, shares experiences, and forges identities and culture.
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