Best Elt News Podcasts (2025)

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Teacher Exodus: The Wednesday Twilight Show with Michelle Hinds 1:24:14

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We taught. We left. What's next? Why the mass exodus of teachers from the profession? Michelle is joined by special guests to talk about why teachers are leaving.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Mental models - How understanding the mind can transform the way you work: TTR Special 1:12:11

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Khanh Duc Kuttig interviews Jim Heal and Rebekah Berlin about their brand new book. "Mental Models: How understanding the mind can transform the way you work" - This is a Hachette book by Jim Heal and Rebekah Berlin that provides a framework for improving work and learning by understanding how the mind works. It draws on cognitive science to offer …

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ELT as gig economy: The Tuesday Morning Break with Khanh Duc Kuttig 1:08:43

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In this episode, Khanh Duc and Bruno unpack the elephant in the room - ELT as gig economy. Teachers living in precarity, worried about speaking up for fear of losing work (and income), the challenges associated with freelance work and its impact on teacher wellbeing.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Groupchats for CPD: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:27:05

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Darren looks at research from South Africa about the benefits of using group chats for professional development.By Teachers Talk Radio

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So, you want to be an influencer? The perils of being a careers lead in schools: The Friday Morning Break Show with Carl Smith 1:00:29

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There are few more important things we do in schools than shape the aspirations of the next generation. This engaging podcast explores what's it's like to do that job and what young people in 2025 say they'd like to be when they grow up.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Rewarding Learners, Part II: A Primary School Perspective - Thursday Late, Late Show 1:02:03

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Chris is joined by Primary School teacher Paul Foster to discuss the similarities and differences between rewarding learners in primary school and post-16 education.By Teachers Talk Radio

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SEND policy in Europe, Personal development in schools: The Twilight Show with Tom Rogers 1:25:49

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Tom Rogers is first joined by Dr Nicola Crossley, to explore SEND policy and approach in the UK vs Germany/other countries and how they deliver it as well as looking at some of the big issues in this area of late. In the second half of the show, Tom is joined by Carly Holness to look at personal development in schools and how they can best deliver …

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The school attendance answer? - 'Meeting the needs of all learners?': Points of View 1:18:41

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A bumper panel of Yasmin Omar, Carl Smith, Lucy Trimnell, Tom Rogers and Tarjinder Gill discuss the words of actor Anna Maxwell Martin this week who voiced her dislike for schools 'punitive' behaviour policies and said that schools should look to 'meet the needs of all students' to ensure they want to attend school.…

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£88m Extracurricular Funding - What It Means To the Arts: The Saturday Lunch Show with Michael Wright 1:03:59

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Michael and guest Jenetta Hurst delve into the government's commitment to funding Extracurricular Activities. They explore its implications for the Arts, address related challenges, and share insights on fostering a culture of Extracurricular within educational institutions.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Teaching and imposter syndrome: The Twilight Show with Tom Rogers 1:08:53

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Tom Rogers is joined by special guest Thomas Keegan (senior leader) to discuss the issue of imposter syndrome in the teaching profession. What is it? How can it be managed? Is it worse in teaching and why? How can leaders help teachers who suffer from it? What is the answer? All these points and more in this show.…

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Still male, pale and stale? Literature study in 2025: The Morning Break with Liz Webb and Kate Tully 1:03:10

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Now back in the swing of term, Liz and Kate debate the lack of diversity in the English Literature curriculum, citing research that reveals a startling bias, particularly at GCSE, to the “male, pale and stale”.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Teacher Online Harassment: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:30:56

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How should teachers manage online harassment? What is the answer? is there one? Darren explores.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Back to school blues? No thanks: The Twilight Show with Phin 59:37

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Phin helps you get set for the new school year!By Teachers Talk Radio

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The teacher standards - How do we help our ECT's succeed?: The Late Show with Claire Bills and Beejesh Deva 1:05:12

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Claire and Beejesh explore the teacher standards, effectiveness of the ECT programs and give their top tips for mentoring and succeeding in an ECT year. Essential listening for mentors, ECTs and anyone involved in training the next generation of teachers!By Teachers Talk Radio

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Exit tickets - Life after teaching: The Twilight Show with Louise Pickering 1:02:03

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Louise Pickering talks to Mike Leaman about why teachers leave and what comes next.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Authentic Assessment in Action: The Twilight Show with Timea Kadar 1:15:12

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What does it mean to really know something? In this show, Timea and her guests, Dr Kevin Campbell-Karn and Dr Tom Ritchie, dive into assessments that mirror professional practice, sharing innovations and provocations from across the sector.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Building belonging - Partnering with students to help them succeed: The Twilight Show with Timea Kadar 1:19:46

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Timea discusses the importance of Student belonging with guests Dr Tom Ritchie and Inca Hide-Wright, and looks at examples of good practice in this area.By Teachers Talk Radio

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The sweet spot for using AI in education: The Tuesday Morning Break with Khanh-Duc Kuttig 1:09:45

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In this show, Khanh-Duc Kuttig and Robert Stroud unpack the following questions on AI in the classroom: What can AI do for learning—and what it shouldn’t replace, how to support thinking, not shortcut it. If you think you’ve already heard it all… think again. This isn’t about tech trends—it’s about pedagogical integrity in an age of automation.…

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Reform UK want 'crackdown' on 'brainwashing' in schools: Points of View 1:03:57

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Join Lucy Trimnell, Yasmin Omar and Carl Smith for this weeks points of view as they discuss the latest report via Schoolsweek that claims a Reform government would “root out” teachers who are “brainwashing” children, MP Lee Anderson told the party’s annual conference. Speaking at a fringe event at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre on Friday …

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Using Language to Construct Identity: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:30:07

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Darren opens the show talking about identity construction for new teachers but, through chatting with commenters, demonstrates how we use language specifically to construct a type of identity.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Teachers as Changemakers: The Saturday Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary 54:31

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In this show, Famida Choudhary was joined by international educator Chandani Kinger to explore how teachers are stepping beyond the classroom to become mentors, innovators, and global leaders. From SDG-4 to cross-border collaboration, this conversation dives into the challenges and triumphs of educators shaping the future. Tune in for bold question…

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The Great Vanishing Act: How do we get our children back into school? The Friday Morning Break Show with Carl Smith 1:02:26

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Carl chats to Assistant Principal, Abi Hibbins about why attendance is so bad in schools across the world and what needs to change if things are to improve. Abi gives us a sense of hope and realism forged out of working on the front line of education.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Rewarding Learners - Inspiring, recognising and motivating: Thursday Late, Late Show with Chris Wilkinson 58:40

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Join Chris as he explores how to reward learners fairly and creatively, with practical ideas to inspire and motivate every student (plus! a secret song he teases throughout the show for you to guess before the big reveal at the end).By Teachers Talk Radio

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The Reading Wars: The Late Late Show with Graham Stanley 49:13

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What is the best way of teaching reading?By Teachers Talk Radio

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Repetition in Learning - Building skill or causing disengagement?: The Late Late Show with Seema Aggarval 1:11:01

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Some people believe that repetition is absolutely critical to establishing the fundamentals. Others would say repetition creates an environment where students don’t feel sufficiently challenged. Some will assert that repetition builds confidence. Others will argue that repetition takes away valuable time from the exploration of new material and top…

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AI in the SEND classroom: The Twilight Show with Matt Wemyss 1:02:13

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Join Matt for his debut show on TTR! He is joined by David Curran, a teacher in a specialist dyslexia school, as they discuss how to best utilise AI with SEND learners.By Teachers Talk Radio

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AI and exam reform, Exam resit debate: Points of View 1:02:59

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Dave Brown, Lucy Trimnell and Rae Whitehouse debate the big stories from this week in education. They ask if generative AI is causing a need for exam reform and whether getting rid of resits is dumbing down? Has the need to pass maths and English GCSEs helped improve overall quality of students? Join us for this one where they discuss the details b…

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Big changes or more of the same? A look ahead to the new academic year: The Twilight Show with Tony Harwood 1:11:54

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Tony and Yannick discuss what to expect from the 2025-2026 academic year in UK schools.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Beating the back to school blues: The Morning Break with Liz Webb, Kate Tully and Rachel Gilyeat 1:04:01

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The end of the summer is upon us! Liz, Kate and Rachel discuss the inevitable feelings that descend upon the profession as the autumn term looms ahead and offer some thoughts about how we might all attempt to beat the ‘back to school blues.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Goal Setting Workshop: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:32:55

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Start the new school year off right by thinking deeply about who you are as a teacher and what you actually want your goals to be. In this show, Darren talks about the value of goal setting and guides you through the beginning stages of coming up with your goals for the 2025-2026 academic year.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Self Care and Back to School: The Twilight Show with Phin Adams 59:36

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We talk how to take care of your mental health as a teacher as many head back into schools for September. How are you feeling?By Teachers Talk Radio

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Leading with Listening - Faith and Representation: The Twilight Show with Louise Pickering 1:22:06

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Louise Pickering hosts her debut show on Teachers Talk Radio and is joined by Shammi Rahman to discuss how schools can be truly inclusive for staff.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Education 2010-2024: The Late Show with Tom Rogers and Dave Brown 1:28:29

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Nick Gibb, former schools minister under numerous conservative governments, joins Tom and Dave to discuss all that happened in the years 2010-2024. They debate some of the biggest talking points of the period including OFSTED, Academies, PISA results and more. Was this a disaster period for education or a relative success? Nick defends the Conserva…

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In tribute to Phil Longwell: The Sunday Social with Martin Sketchley 1:07:45

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Martin is joined by fellow TTR hosts Graham Stanley and Tom Rogers as they pay tribute to Phil Longwell, ELT teacher, who sadly passed away recently after a battle with cancer.By Teachers Talk Radio

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White disadvantaged students and poor outcomes: Points of View 1:00:16

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Yasmin Omar, Tarjinder Gill and Lucy Trimnell discuss the latest report highlighting the under performance of white disadvantaged students in exams. Parts of the country where disadvantaged pupils perform worse at school are more likely to have large populations of poor white children, a new report suggests.The Institute for Government (IfG) think …

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Reforming the Irish Senior Cycle: The Sunday Late Show with Christopher Vowles 1:33:31

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Christopher talks with secondary principal Nathan Barrett and secondary deputy principal Delia Donohoe about the Irish education system, reforms to the Senior Cycle, and post-eighteen destinations in the Republic of Ireland.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Taking the leap into international teaching: The Late Show with Tom Rogers 1:21:40

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Tom is joined by a panel of teacher-guests with plenty of international experience, especially in Europe. Simon Goodey (Spain), Jeff Pedley (Belguim) and Megan Goodes (Japan/Namibia) are on the panel. They discuss all things International teaching!By Teachers Talk Radio

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Beats in the Classroom - Pressing Play for Pedagogy: Thursday Late, Late Show with Chris Wilkinson 58:29

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Chris dives into the debate on music in the classroom: can background beats inspire focus, creativity, and joy, or are they just another distraction for students?By Teachers Talk Radio

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Teacher Education: The Wednesday Late Show with Graham Stanley 1:06:11

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Today's show features Janet Ayoub talking about teacher education, exploring how she helps teachers bridge the gap between theory and practice.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Coding the Future - How ICT and Robotics Can Transform Student Learning: The Saturday Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary 57:10

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On this show, host Famida Choudhary was joined by Komal Mule, an accomplished ICT educator with over 11 years of experience in computer science, robotics, and curriculum innovation. Together, they dived into how coding, robotics, and ICT integration can enhance collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving. From cross-curricular projects to…

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Disciplinary Literacy in the Primary Classroom: TTR Special with Shareen Wilkinson 1:06:16

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Huma Mirza and Tom Rogers co host a conversation with executive director of education and author, Shareen Wilkinson. They discuss her new book - Disciplinary Literacy in the Primary Classroom. What is disciplinary literacy? Why is it important? What does it mean for primary subject leads? How should schools be approaching it in 2025-2026? All these…

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Assessment - Are we weighing the pig or just fattening it?: The Late Show with Claire Bills and Beejesh Deva 1:12:54

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Joint current secondary HOD Beejesh and current primary Headteacher Claire as they consider what exactly schools are doing when it comes to assessment - where are they going right and wrong when formally and informally assessing students?By Teachers Talk Radio

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Social Media for Teachers: The Late Show with Tom Rogers 1:24:33

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In this lively Teachers Talk Radio show, Tom Rogers is joined by teacher and writer Adam Boxer to explore the changing role of social media in the teaching profession. From the glory days of "EduTwitter" and infamous online debates to the decline in teacher engagement on X, they discuss how platforms like BlueSky, Threads, LinkedIn, and TikTok are …

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What are some of the unaddressed situations we navigate and what is their impact?: The Late Late Show with Seema Aggarwal 1:09:10

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Most professionals will have aspects of their day-to-day job that go beyond their job description and that are sometimes not openly discussed or acknowledged. In this show, Seema discusses some of these areas for a teacher, with her colleague Lynsey Fox (Senior Lecturer in PR and Media Communications at London College of Communication). From the im…

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Digital Skills: The Twilight Show with Graham Stanley 1:00:08

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What digital skills do teachers need? What about in the next five years?By Teachers Talk Radio

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Teacher voice debate, isolation rooms controversy: Points of View 1:02:06

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On this summer edition of Points of View, our panel (Tarjinder Gill, Yasmin Omar, Rae Whitehouse and Lucy Trimnell) explore two big issues shaking the education world: the growing number of consultants and ex-teachers shaping school policy from the outside, and a controversial court case over the use of long-term isolation in schools. Is it possibl…

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Back to School, Forward with Purpose - Smart Prep for a New Cohort: The Saturday Lunch Show with Famida Choudhary 32:09

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As the school year kicks off, join host Famida Choudhary in conversation with Year 5 teacher Sharon—an inspiring educator who blends humour, heart, and high standards. Together, they explore how teachers can prepare meaningfully for a new class: from understanding student needs to setting up routines that stick. A practical and uplifting show to st…

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Mid-Career Teachers: The Saturday Breakfast Show with Darren Lester 1:31:41

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Darren discusses the highs and lows of being a teacher in the middle of one's career.By Teachers Talk Radio

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Life after Teaching - Is the grass greener?: The Morning Break with Liz Webb 1:02:40

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Joining Liz today is former teacher, turned librarian, Sue Eastlake who, like many others before her, has left 30 years in the classroom behind, in the hope of reclaiming the holy grail of work-life balance. They discuss and debate the reasons behind the recruitment and retention crisis in education and weigh up the pros and cons of leaving the cla…

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All things Oracy: The Twilight Show with Tom Rogers 1:02:21

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Tom Rogers is joined by secondary HOD and oracy enthusiast Louise Pickering to explore how she is approaching Oracy development in her school. She shares her insights from leading an impactful oracy initiative at Weavers Academy. Louise discusses why oracy is a vital skill for students, especially in relation to equity, life chances, and long-term …