Better Oracy Through Building Speech and Language Skills in Schools with Yin Collighan & Louise Emerson

Oracy is increasingly taking centre stage in national discussions, and in today's episode, Dale is joined by Yin Collighan and Louise Emerson, both experienced Speech and Language Therapists. Together, they delve into the significance of oracy in schools and how enhancing speech and language skills can foster a more effective learning environment. As conversations about a talking curriculum gain momentum, this discussion is essential for teachers, offering insights on how to support all students, including those with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN) and neurodiverse learners. Yin and Louise bring their extensive experience and offer valuable perspectives. Key highlights from their episode include: A definition of oracy and its significance in education Practical strategies for improving communication skills among students Insights on how to support neurodiverse learners in developing their oracy skills View all podcasts available or visit our SENDcast sessions shop!   About Yin Collighan Yin is a specialist speech and language therapist who has been working at Speech & Language Link since 2022.  She supports product development and provides advice to staff via training courses and incoming queries to helpdesk.  She worked within NHS and council services for 10 years prior to starting at Speech & Language Link.    About Louise Emerson Lou is a specialist speech and language therapist who has been working at Speech & Language Link for just under a year. She also supports product development, supports research projects, and provides advice to school staff. She worked in the NHS for the decade previously.    Contact Speech & Language Link www.speechandlanguage.link https://www.facebook.com/SpeechLinkandLanguageLink https://www.instagram.com/speechandlanguagelink/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/speechandlanguagelink/ [email protected]   Useful Links Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) (2021), accessed 2 October 2024 National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) (2016) accessed 3 October 2024 Voice 21 and Oracy Cambridge (2019) The Oracy Skills Framework, accessed 3 October 2024 Oracy Education Commission (2024) We need to talk., accessed 15 October 2024   B Squared Website – www.bsquared.co.uk  Meeting with Dale to find out about B Squared - https://calendly.com/b-squared-team/overview-of-b-squared-sendcast  Email Dale – [email protected]  Subscribe to the SENDcast - https://www.thesendcast.com/subscribe   The SENDcast is powered by B Squared We have been involved with Special Educational Needs for over 25 years, helping show the small steps of progress pupils with SEND make. B Squared has worked with thousands of schools, we understand the challenges professionals working in SEND face. We wanted a way to support these hardworking professionals - which is why we launched The SENDcast! Click the button below to find out more about how B Squared can help improve assessment for pupils with SEND in your school.