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Amy Gaunt

Director of Learning, Impact and Influence at Voice21, the national oracy education charity. Works with schools across the UK to support them in embedding high-quality oracy education.

Top 3 podcasts with Amy Gaunt

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11 snips
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.
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Jul 31, 2025 • 17min

Episode 7 | Debate, Drama, and Storytelling in Oracy Education with Amy Gaunt

Amy Gaunt, Director of Learning at Voice21, brings her expertise in oracy education to the discussion. She highlights practical classroom strategies, including debate, drama, and storytelling, that enhance communication skills. The conversation emphasizes creating 'oracy muscles' and fostering ongoing oracy development. Gaunt also explores the significance of integrating oracy into extracurricular activities and the importance of supporting students during critical transitions in their educational journey. Listeners gain valuable insights to enrich their teaching approaches.
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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.

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