Amy Gaunt
Director of Learning, Impact and Influence at Voice21, the national oracy education charity. Supports schools to embed high quality oracy education.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 18min
Episode 6 | Supporting oracy in the classroom with Amy Gaunt
Join Amy Gaunt, Director of Learning at Voice21, as she dives into the world of oracy education. She explores how teachers can create high expectations for student voices and the significance of valuing diverse accents and dialects. The conversation highlights the importance of exploratory talk, the role of non-purposeful discussions, and the delicate balance of scaffolding versus independence in classroom dialogue. Amy's insights inspire educators to make every voice heard and the classroom a vibrant space for communication.
Jul 17, 2025 • 17min
Episode 5 | Defining and unpicking oracy with Amy Gaunt
Amy Gaunt, the Director of Learning at Voice21, dives into the fascinating world of oracy—skills critical for effective communication. They discuss how an oracy-rich curriculum not only boosts academic success but also fosters healthy relationships. Amy explains the four strands of their oracy framework and emphasizes the need for human skills in a tech-dominated age. Discover the power of what’s unsaid and how developing these skills can profoundly impact children's futures, preparing them for life beyond the classroom.
