Labour's plan to improve children's speaking skills gets mixed reaction

Keir Starmer's oracy policy for England's schools welcomed - but some teachers wary of what it would means in practice Labour's plan to embed speaking skills throughout England's schools has been greeted with enthusiasm by academics and school leaders - and some scepticism by the teachers who would deliver the policy. Keir Starmer said teaching oracy - often defined as developing skill in using spoken language - would be a central part of Labour's educational priorities if the party took office ...