At Archbishop Cranmer CE Primary Academy, we recognise that strong speaking and listening skills are fundamental to children’s learning, relationships and future success.

Through our vision of ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10), we aim to develop confident communicators who are able to express themselves clearly, listen respectfully and engage thoughtfully with others.

We believe that spoken language underpins the development of reading, writing and wider learning across the curriculum. Opportunities for high-quality talk are carefully planned throughout school life to help children:

• develop vocabulary and language comprehension
• articulate ideas and opinions clearly
• listen attentively and respond appropriately
• build confidence when speaking to others
• develop reasoning, discussion and presentation skills

Speaking and listening opportunities are embedded across the curriculum through:

• high-quality classroom discussion
• storytelling and role play
• collaborative learning and partner talk
• questioning and reflection
• performances, presentations and pupil leadership opportunities

In the Early Years and Key Stage 1, strong emphasis is placed on developing communication and language skills through play, interaction and vocabulary-rich experiences. As pupils progress through school, they are encouraged to become increasingly confident and articulate communicators across a range of contexts and audiences.

Our approach supports pupils in developing the confidence, resilience and interpersonal skills needed to flourish both within school and beyond.

Please explore the documents and information below to find out more about speaking and listening at Archbishop Cranmer.

Key Documents:

• Speaking and Listening at Archbishop Cranmer
• Speaking and Listening On A Page