Oracy underpins the whole curriculum at Pennine View School in order to support our pupils to become successful adults.  Through the development of Oracy skills at Pennine View, we will support children to be able to develop healthy, positive relationships and make and keep friends.  Pupils will express themselves confidently, which will enable them to thrive and also navigate conflicts in their relationships in a positive and productive way.

The ability to speak and communicate is a pre-requisite to the ability to be able to write.  The Oracy curriculum underpins the Literacy curriculum. Improved Oracy skills will enable pupils to speak in sentences and develop their speech, which will be used as a tool to further writing skills.

Oracy is embedded within our curriculum from our work as a Voice 21 school. Oracy is the ability to articulate ideas, develop understanding and engage with others through spoken language, within and beyond school. Oracy is a powerful tool for learning; it empowers pupils to have a better understanding of themselves, others and the world around them. Through the development of Oracy skills at Pennine View, we also support pupils to be able to develop healthy, positive relationships and make and keep friends. Pupils learn to express themselves confidently which enables them to thrive and also navigate conflicts in their relationships in a positive and productive way.