A SCHOOL in Droitwich has achieved an award for excellence for its work developing students’ speaking and listening skills.
Chawson First School was granted an Oracy Centre of Excellence award from the national oracy charity, Voice 21.
The Voice 21 Oracy Centre of Excellence award certifies and celebrates schools who are changing the way they educate by supporting students to find their voice – and as a result are transforming their learning and life chances.
Voice 21 work with more than 1,000 schools nationally, and Chawson was one of only eleven to have their oracy achievements recognised in the most recent round of applications.
To secure its recognition, Chawson had to demonstrate the quality of oracy education being provided across five areas of school life including their school’s vision, culture, curriculum, learning and impact on students.
As a Voice 21 Oracy Centre of Excellence, Chawson will support other schools in the community and across the country, showcasing how oracy teaching can impact their students’ future education and employment opportunities.
Nicola Peck, head of Chawson First School, said: “We are extremely proud to be recognised by Voice 21.
“Oracy is at the core of all of our teaching and learning and we know it makes a positive difference for our children.
“We’ve seen our children achieve more and believe in themselves as a direct result of our focus on Oracy across the curriculum. Oracy makes learning accessible and fun for all; it’s at the heart of what we do here at Chawson.”
Kate Paradine, CEO at Voice 21, said: “I’d like to congratulate Chawson.
“It’s a testament to the innovative and inspirational oracy teaching by staff across school.
“This is already having significant impacts on students’ learning, and will be of huge benefit to them as they progress throughout school and in future education and employment opportunities.
