Oracy
At Holtsmere End Infant and Nursery School we strongly believe that oracy enables children to express their thoughts, feelings, understanding and ideas fluently. It also helps them to clarify their thinking and to understand new concepts.
Oracy Strands - Reception to Year 2
Vocabulary
In EYFS, children learn a new word every week and in KS1, children learn a new word every day. New vocabulary introduced is linked to the children's learning. When a new word is introduced, the meaning of the word is discussed and children are provided with examples of how the word can be used within a sentence.
Ground rules for discussion
To support pupils to understand what makes effective discussion and create positive norms for talk, children have a set of ground rules for talk. These serve as a set of success criteria for effective discussion and are referred to regularly during discussions.
