Oracy And Beyond

Al Booth
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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.com

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

    6D AGO

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

    "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: How Oracy Reconnects Teachers with the Core Purpose of Teaching: Meaningful Human Interaction.In the Age of AI, Oracy is the Uniquely Human Element of Education that Technology Cannot Replace.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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

    35 min
  2. Oracy and Human Connection: How can children hold on to their sense of self in an age of AI and social media - Shilpa Jamieson

    FEB 14

    Oracy and Human Connection: How can children hold on to their sense of self in an age of AI and social media - Shilpa Jamieson

    "To me, oracy is life. We are animals from time beyond. If we've been evolved to communicate, we need to communicate to survive. So, it's life, isn't it?" - Shilpa Jamieson Shilpa Jamieson is family coach, a speaker, and an author. Her work centres around human connection, particularly in families and with young people at the heart of it all. In this episode Shilpa chats about: How children can hold on to a sense of self when their world is increasingly filled with outside pressures from A.I. and social media. Why teaching her 4 pillars - self-knowledge, self-trust, self-worth, and connection - can help children express themselves amongst their peers and within their families. How a recipe for cake can help young people bake themselves a metaphor for happiness. How she teaches "communicate your emotion, don't be your emotion" to take ownership of their feelings rather than blaming others. This episode was recorded before, and is being released at the end of Children's Mental Health Week. In light of that, Shilpa has recorded a masterclass which you can find at her website. To find out more about Shilpa and her wonderful work, please follow the final links: Free masterclass on 2 minute moments to build kids’ mental health - for Children’s mental health week - sign up link here. https://www.mindsetmimiandme.com/2-minute-moments Shilpa's Books and membership - www.mindsetmimiandme.com/what-we-offer Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindset_mimi_and_me/ Linked in - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpaj-mindset-mimi-and-me/ Pebble finds his pace https://mindsetmimiandme.thrivecart.com/pebble-finds-his-pace/ Shilpa's community membership (Mindset & US) https://mindsetmimiandme.thrivecart.com/raise-emotionally-strong-kids/ You can also find Shilpa on LInkedIn right about... here! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello. I'm Al Booth. I am the host and creator of Oracy And Beyond. With more than 25 years in commercial and BBC radio and TV, I am available as a conference host, panel moderator and oracy workshop facilitator for schools and trusts. You can find me at AlBooth.co.uk Or connect with me on LinkedIn. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you'd like to be a guest on the show, drop me an email at: al@oracyandbeyond.com

    34 min
  3. Oracy is All Around: How to recognise the oracy in everyday... and make it fun. With Hanna Beech

    JAN 22

    Oracy is All Around: How to recognise the oracy in everyday... and make it fun. With Hanna Beech

    "Oracy is like air because it's all around us. It's for everybody." - Hanna Beech In this episode Hanna Beech discusses how oracy is like air: essential and omnipresent. She talks about its role in fostering communication skills, personal development, and community connection. We look at the importance of implementing oracy in schools, the importance of capability, opportunity, and motivation. Hanna talks about: Listening to the oracy that takes place all around us from Year 1s talking about Australia to school committees wanting bouncy castles. She talks about how oracy brought her younger self to a place of confidence and calm.The fun you can have implementing oracy both for adults and students. As well as being a Regional Lead Practitioner and SCITT Programme Lead, Hanna is the author of 60-Second CPD: 239 ideas for busy teachers. (You can get her book here. ) Find Hanna on LinkedIn here. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello, I'm Al. I'm the host of Oracy And Beyond, as well as a presenter, panel moderator and live event host. Connect with me on LinkedIn here. Or see me at my website: AlBooth.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------- If you'd like to be a guest on the show, please drop me a line at: al@oracyandbeyond.com

    43 min
  4. Oracy for Teachers: Why understanding how to use your voice will grow children's confidence - Georgie Ross

    JAN 8

    Oracy for Teachers: Why understanding how to use your voice will grow children's confidence - Georgie Ross

    "Teachers spend their whole life using their voice, so supporting teachers, not just in terms of how they teach oracy, but also in their own Orocy skills is very important." - Georgie Ross As Oracy Coach at the English-Speaking Union Georgie Ross travels the world teaching and coaching in international settings to help people master the art of public speaking. And in this episode of Oracy And Beyond, she offers solutions to the fact that teachers are tasked with teaching using oracy learning methods, often without having training in how to communicate. Georgie talks about: Helping classroom leaders understand the importance of the pause. (As a broadcaster of 25+ years I would gift everyone who has to speak publicly the gift of owning the pause. Bathe in it; it's frightening at first... but it gives power to your words.) How Oracy learning and effective communication is crucial in an AI-driven world.The moment entering a speaking competition when she was a shy child gave her a new level of confidence, and led her to helping others. Georgie also talks about how Oracy is used effectively in working with others in countries outside of the UK, particularly in the Middle East. You can find Georgie on LinkedIn by clicking this very link. You can find out more about The English-Speaking Union by clicking right here. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello, I'm Al Booth. I am a broadcaster, event host, panel moderator, and podcast producer. (The freelance hat is wide and many-brimmed.) Formerly a shy, unconfident child, I learned about Oracy after hosting a podcast workshop at my son's school... and fell down a rabbit hole. Oracy is my passion, and speaking to like-minded experts on this podcast helps spread the word. (Is that a pun? It feels like it's teetering on a pun. Excuse it, if it is.) If you would like to be on the show, please email me: al@oracyandbeyond.com You can also follow the podcast on LinkedIn. I have called the page... Oracy And Beyond. Or you can visit the website to see past episodes and to anticipate the blog that I fully intend to start writing... Again, it goes by the name Oracy And Beyond (with a .com at the end.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you would like to talk to me about hosting an event or moderating a panel for you, or if you'd like to just say "Hello" because it's good to talk, please find at on LinkedIn/AlBooth Thanks for being here. I hope you enjoy the show.

    36 min
  5. Oracy And Psychology: Does Oracy play a part in our development even before we are born? - Dr Maddi Popoola

    11/26/2025

    Oracy And Psychology: Does Oracy play a part in our development even before we are born? - Dr Maddi Popoola

    "We're not born with language. We're born with communication, skills and desire, but we're not born with the words to get needs met." - Dr. Maddi Popoola In this episode I am joined by Educational Psychologist and author of "Reimagining Education", Dr Maddi Popoola. We go right back to the early stages of development i.e. in the womb, with Dr. Maddi asking when we should start to consider Oracy learning. She looks at how confidence comes from inclusive learning, which stems from Oracy. And Dr Maddi also shares not one but TWO stories of when Oracy has played a part in a child finding their voice in front of their peers. You can get Dr Maddi Popoola's book "Reimagining Education" here. Connect with Dr Maddi Popoola on her LinkedIn too. She also hosts the NottAlone podcast along with Dr Orlaith Green which focuses on young people's mental health. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thank you for listening to Oracy And Beyond. If you have a passion for Oracy, for giving young people a voice through creating confidence, and you'd like to be on the show, please email me - Al@OracyAndBeyond.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm Al. I am the host of Oracy And Beyond, and an event host and panel moderator. If you have an education conference where you need a former BBC and commercial broadcaster to host a stage, come and find me on LinkedIN. Thank you for listening.

    38 min
  6. Oracy In Dialogue: How recognising the dynamics of classroom dialogue is key - Alice Pepper

    11/12/2025

    Oracy In Dialogue: How recognising the dynamics of classroom dialogue is key - Alice Pepper

    "Oracy has got this opportunity to give people a voice and for them to recognise what it is to be heard." - Alice Pepper In this first episode since the Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report, I chat with Alice Pepper (Oracy Award Lead at One Education) about how wider oracy learning has to involved classroom dialogue to create equity in young people. Alice is an education consultant who understands the importance of helping educators implement oracy in schools. In this episode we discuss how: Oracy gives people a voice and helps them recognise what it is to be heard.The new curriculum aims to integrate oracy across all subjects, not just English.Oracy is not just a buzzword; it's a fundamental way of learning. You can contact Alice at her LinkedIn page here - Alice Pepper Find out more about the work One Education does here. (I should probably say Oracy And Beyond is not affiliated with One Education - I am sharing the link as an appreciate for Alice's time.) Click here to read the government's statement about the Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello, I am Al Booth - creator and host of Oracy And Beyond. To see past episodes, go to OracyAndBeyond.com If you'd like to be a guest on the show, please email me (Al@OracyAndBeyond.com) or go to oracyandbeyond.com/be-on-the-show. For all podcast production and event hosting enquiries, find me on LinkedIn.

    21 min
  7. Oracy And Children's Stories: Looking back at my guests' stories of how Oracy has changed children's lives.

    10/29/2025

    Oracy And Children's Stories: Looking back at my guests' stories of how Oracy has changed children's lives.

    "Listen to the song here in my heart. A melody I start, but can't complete. Listen to the sound from deep within, it's only beginning to find release." - Beyonce Hello, I'm the host or Oracy And Beyond, Al Booth. I always like to start these notes with a quote from the guest featured in the episode. In this episode, however, my first six guests are all here to share their stories of the time a child shone through Oracy. In every episode of the podcast I ask my guest to share a story of the moment a child found their voice through Oracy. And in each episode, each guest shares an incredible story of how a child who lacked confidence, who couldn't share their thoughts or feelings verbally... then did so. And they did it because my guests had a passion for helping them do just that through Oracy. My guests in this episode are: Michelle Windridge Caroline Hudson Louise Pickering Peter Munroe Bob Coenraats Laura Brogan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you'd like to be on the show to discuss how Oracy has made an impact on a young person in your life, and how it could have done when you were a young person, you can get in touch with me - Al@OracyAndBeyond.com You can listen to all the full episodes featuring the guests on this show wherever you are reading this very note. And also at OracyAndBeyond.com SOCIALS I am still mourning the loss of AOL Chat but, seeing as it's no longer 1998, you can find Oracy And Beyond on: LinkedIn - Oracy And Beyond Instagram - Oracy And Beyond -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And a tiny bit about me... I'm Al. I am a broadcaster, podcast producer for education brands, and a live event host. I'm also a panel host which, through the years, has mainly been for celebrity panels and TV shows. But now I am keen to be involved with more education panels. If you think I can help you, please email me: Al@AlBooth.co.uk Or you can find me on LinkedIn/AlBooth -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Until next time when my guest will be Dr Maddi Popoola, enjoy your tricks and your treats. Al

    26 min
  8. Oracy In Phonics: How children can thrive when they are given the oracy skills to express themselves authentically. - Laura Brogan

    10/15/2025

    Oracy In Phonics: How children can thrive when they are given the oracy skills to express themselves authentically. - Laura Brogan

    "Oracy is truly inclusive. It's not about speaking perfectly but about giving students the confidence and skills to express themselves authentically." - Laura Brogan Laura Brogan is the National Education Lead for Phonics and Early Reading at Twinkle Educational Publishing. She is passionate about helping children find their voice by starting where they are, which oracy is an absolute aid for. In this episode Laura: Talks about having her Oracy Epiphany when she taught in a school based in a deprived area of the North West of England. Shares how being taught oracy in her school would have helped her realise that communication doesn't have to be rehearsed perfection; authenticity is key to communication. Recalls how playing snakes and ladders (and other board games) encouraged a child who wouldn't speak in class to gradually share his passion with his peers through one-to-one oracy learning. We also look at the link-up between Twinkl and the Cambridge Teacher Research Exchange (Camtree) and find out what the oracy-led inquiry and professional development programme means for educators and young people. Laura also answers the question set for her by Bob Coenraats in the last epsiodes. You can find out more about Laura Brogan in these very sociable online places. LinkedIN - Laura Brogan Instagram - @LauraTalksPhonics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you would like to be a guest on Oracy And Beyond , please email me here: Al@OracyAndBeyond.com We have an Instagram too. How very modern - @OracyAndBeyond You can also find me just up the road from Laura's LinkedIn house at my very own profile page. The address is: Al Booth ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Oracy And Beyond is the podcast from Your Podclass - the oracy-led podcast workshop for education settings. It is still in its own early years stages, but my absolute passion is to share some of the experience I have had going from an unconfident child to a broadcaster, so I am looking to bring Your Podclass to as many settings as possible. If you'd like to discuss the possibility of me bringing it to yours, email AlBooth@YourPodclass.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. Al

    33 min
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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.com

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  • Creator
    Al Booth
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
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    © Copyright 2026 Al Booth
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