ANGELA Eagle MP visited St George's Primary School in Wallasey to deliver an Oracy Centre of Excellence award from the national oracy charity, Voice 21.

St George's was one of only 11 schools to have their oracy achievements recognised in the most recent round of applications for its work developing students’ speaking and listening skills.

The Voice 21 Oracy Centre of Excellence award recognises schools who have embedded high-quality oracy education, ensuring their students are taught how to use their voice to succeed at school and beyond.

To secure the award, St George's had to demonstrate the quality of oracy education being provided across five areas of school life: their school’s vision, culture, curriculum, learning and impact on students.

Over the past three years, students have been taught oracy skills they need to speak confidently in a range of different context for a variety of purposes. 

Kate Paradine, CEO at Voice 21, said: “I’d like to congratulate St George's Primary School School on becoming a Voice 21 Oracy Centre of Excellence.

"It’s a testament to the innovative and inspirational oracy teaching by staff across school. This is already having significant impacts on students’ learning, and will be of huge benefit to them as they progress throughout school and in future education and employment.

"St George's Primary School is part of the national oracy movement that is transforming the education system and preparing all students to use their voice to succeed in school and in life.”