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Working with parents and carers to improve oracy

Find out why it's important to involve families in their child's oracy development, and learn how to get them on board and support them. Find resources you can share with families so pupils in Key Stages 1 to 3 can practise their oracy skills at home.

Last reviewed on 20 January 2026
School types: All•School phases: All•Ref: 52888
Contents
  1. Pupils develop oracy skills both at home and at school
  2. Talk to parents/carers about what oracy is and why it's important
  3. Share resources and techniques with parents/carers
  4. Check in with families

Pupils develop oracy skills both at home and at school

You likely already teach oracy in your school, but a lot of practice takes place outside of the classroom – especially at home. 

A lot of families may practise oracy without even realising it, through activities like family discussions at mealtimes, for example. However, you can help them make it a bigger part of everyday life.

Find out more about the importance of oracy and how to embed it in your school, if you haven't already.

Pupils in certain groups are likely to need more support with oracy

These groups of pupils include:

This isn’t universal, and some pupils in these groups won’t struggle with