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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Nicola Davis and Richard Adams

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

Keir Starmer speaks to members of Chatham Town FC after giving a speech in Gillingham
Keir Starmer speaks to members of Chatham Town FC after his speech in Gillingham on Thursday. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

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 after the next election.

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