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Oracy And Beyond

Oracy And Beyond

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Oracy And Beyond brings together people who are passionate about the transformative effects oracy can have in helping young people find their voice and their confidence. Through sharing their own experiences of seeing the difference oracy in a classroom setting can have - as well as looking back on the difference oracy would have made to their own school days - Oracy And Beyond offers anecdotes as well as expert thoughts and ideas. Hosted by Al Booth, broadcaster, live event host and communications specialist, Oracy and Beyond is released every other Wednesday. If you're passionate about the impact oracy makes and you want to be on the show, email: Al@OracyAndBeyond.comCopyright 2026 Al Booth
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  • Oracy And Movement: How combining physical movement with vocabulary can help develop speech in early years and beyond.

    Oracy And Movement: How combining physical movement with vocabulary can help develop speech in early years and beyond.
    Apr 2 2026
    "Speech and language is coordination, but also your whole body movement is coordination. So, if children are learning vocabulary through something they're experiencing - they're learning the word hop, but they're actually hopping at the same time - there's much more for them to hook that word onto." - Helen GuntripMy guest is Helen Guntrip, speech and language therapist, founder of Talk and Move, and someone who has spent 23 years watching children find (and lose, and find again) their voices.She's recently been recognised with the Montessori Global Award. Which makes total sense after having spoken with her.The more episodes of Oracy And Beyond I host, the more I learn... and become even more curious about in terms of where Oracy lives.Helen explains why performance anxiety is a physical thing, not a mindset problem and shares why movement isn't just good for children's bodies, but can also help develop spoke communication.In this episode Helen talks about:How the brain responds to the pressure of speaking out loudWhat "embodied learning" actually means — and why it changes vocabulary retentionCelebrating non-verbal and sign communication on equal terms with speechWhat adults get wrong about children's communication — and how to shift thatTimestamps:00:00 — How microphones can encourage shy children to speak01:12 — Using audio recording with children who have mutism02:53 — The brain's response to speaking under pressure03:10 — Deadlines, dopamine, and where confidence comes from07:54 — Why oral language development in early years matters so much11:15 — Helen's route from speech therapy to movement-based programmes12:16 — What embodied learning looks like in practice14:00 — Supporting emotional regulation and expressive freedom18:32 — Why movement helps vocabulary stick20:10 — Movement as a tool for reducing anxiety23:34 — Calm, active, and balancing movements in the classroom25:24 — Helping children with anxiety at the start of school30:19 — Practical emotional regulation during school routines34:38 — Communication beyond spoken words39:40 — Celebrating non-verbal and sign communication42:39 — Behaviour as communication — and what's behind it45:08 — How adult expectations shape children's communication48:04 — Confidence, connection, and regulation as the foundations of oracy49:28 — Helen's Montessori Global AwardFind out more about Helen's work:Talk and Move here.Helen on LinkedIn here.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------I'm Al Booth, host of Oracy and Beyond — a broadcaster, conference host, and podcast producer with more than 25 years across BBC and commercial radio and television.Today I work with schools, education organisations, and companies who want to create confident conversations — hosting conferences and panel discussions, producing podcasts, and helping leaders find the words that actually land.Organisations typically work with me to:host conferences and panel discussionslaunch and produce podcastscoach speakers and leaders to communicate clearly and with confidencePlanning an event, launching a podcast, or exploring how to develop oracy across your organisation?Learn more or get in touch: albooth.co.uk Or find me on LinkedInI started Oracy and Beyond to explore how speaking, listening, and storytelling help young people build confidence, self-worth, and opportunity.Before you go — a question from my next guest:Do you think confidence is the foundation of oracy?Leave a comment, drop me a message, or come back next episode to find out what they think.
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    41 m
  • Oracy And Podcasting: How practicing oracy builds confidence to communicate.

    Oracy And Podcasting: How practicing oracy builds confidence to communicate.
    Mar 12 2026
    “Sometimes the quietest student in the classroom has the most to say — they just need the right space to say it.” - Veronique Trang

    Being a child with a head full of ideas and suggestions but lacking the confidence or ability to share it with peers is a terrible feeling. This episode's guest knows that all too well.

    Veronique Trang went from being a shy child to the CEO of a tech company that has created a podcast app to help young people grow their own communication skills.

    And, ultimately, their own self-worth.

    Telmi came about from Veronique's own experiences and her belief that practice makes progress.

    In this epsiode she talks about:

    • How Veronique’s childhood experience inspired the creation of TelMi

    • Why practicing speaking is essential for building confidence and voice

    • How podcasting can become a powerful tool for developing oracy in schools

    And she shares some wonderful stories of how children have found their voice through podcasting.

    You can find out more about Telmi at the official website. Just click here.

    If you're an Oracy lead, Veronique is looking forward to talking to you to see how Telmi can benefit your classroom.

    You can contact Veronique on her LinkedIn page.

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    I'm Al Booth, the host of Oracy and Beyond. I'm a broadcaster, conference host, and podcast producer with more than 25 years’ experience across BBC and commercial radio and television.

    Today I work with schools, education organisations, and companies who want to create confident conversations — hosting conferences and panel discussions, producing podcasts, and helping leaders communicate their ideas with clarity and confidence.

    I host and moderate discussions at education and on-stage events and love helping conferences create thoughtful, energetic conversations that audiences remember long after the session ends.

    I started Oracy and Beyond to explore how speaking, listening, and storytelling can help young people build confidence, self-worth, and opportunity.

    Organisations typically work with me to:

    • host conferences and panel discussions

    • launch and produce podcasts

    • coach speakers and leaders to communicate clearly and confidently

    Planning an event, launching a podcast, or exploring how to develop oracy across your organisation?

    Learn more or get in touch: albooth.co.uk

    Or contact me on LinkedIn

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    27 m
  • Oracy And Social Mobility: How encouraging communication can bridge the social divide from an early age - Michael Gardner

    Oracy And Social Mobility: How encouraging communication can bridge the social divide from an early age - Michael Gardner
    Feb 26 2026

    "Oracy has a power for social mobility and opportunities for those that maybe don't have the language in their upbringing. That's not to say that oracy is gonna solve all of the problems in society, but as educators, it's a real tool that I think we can equip our children with." - Michael Gardner

    Michael Gardner is the founder of "The Oracy Shift" and author of the recently published book "Voices of Opportunity", as well as being a teacher and learning lead at The Maritime Academy Trust.

    In this episode Michael shares his beliefs that social mobility can be achieved through oracy through purposeful, deliberate practice in listening, questioning, challenging ideas, and building on others' contributions.

    Michael talks about:

    1. How Oracy Reconnects Teachers with the Core Purpose of Teaching: Meaningful Human Interaction.
    2. In the Age of AI, Oracy is the Uniquely Human Element of Education that Technology Cannot Replace.
    3. How Oracy allows introverted people to be able to communicate and share ideas with others with confidence.

    Michael Gardner's book "Voices of Opportunity" is published by Routledge and is available to buy using this link.

    You can find out more about The Oracy Shift at TheOracyShift.co.uk

    Connect with him on LinkedIn on his profile which is... here.

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    Hello — I’m Al Booth, host of Oracy And Beyond, broadcaster, conference host and panel moderator.

    I created this podcast to explore how young people can develop confidence, self-worth and communication skills through oracy.

    I’m not an oracy expert — I’m a former shy child who found his voice, and I’m curious about how conversation can create equity for young people.

    And I am curious to find out how I can use my experience and skills to help young people express themselves and create equity through oracy.

    If this episode sparked ideas for your setting, I’d love to continue the conversation and explore how we might work together.

    You’re very welcome to reach out — even if you’re simply exploring ideas.

    Email Me

    Connect on LinkedIn

    Learn more: OracyAndBeyond.com

    Thank you for listening. I look forward to chatting with you.

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