Version 1.3 Final July 2026 Oracy (KS1 AFI) for all – big picture
Oracy is the foundation of all learning. In EYFS & KS1, children are at a critical stage of language acquisition, and the explicit teaching of domain-specific vocabulary across subjects directly impacts reading comprehension, writing quality, and conceptual understanding. When teachers consistently model, use, and expect precise language — whether in science, geography, or maths — children develop the cognitive tools to think, reason, and communicate like subject experts. This is especially significant for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, where vocabulary gaps are often the primary barrier to progress.
Oracy (KS1 AFI) for all – Talk for learning.
All KS1 teachers will explicitly teach, model and require the use of domain-specific vocabulary in every curriculum subject. Lessons will include visible vocabulary displays, teacher modelling of technical language in context, and structured pupil talk opportunities (e.g. partner talk, sentence stems) that require use of subject-specific words.
≥90% of KS1 lesson observations show evidence of explicit vocabulary teaching and pupil use of domain- specific language. Pupil voice (termly) demonstrates children can recall and use subject vocabulary with confidence.
CPD will be provided in the Autumn term to build staff confidence in oracy pedagogy and vocabulary instruction. Sentence stem frames, word walls, and curriculum vocabulary lists will be co-created with staff to reduce workload barriers. Subject leads will model approaches in shared planning and team- teach sessions.
Autumn term: CPD delivered; vocabulary lists and oracy frameworks reminder .Spring term: First round of lesson observations and pupil voice. Summer term: Impact review, pre/post assessment data analysed, and next steps identified. Full review at end of academic year 2026 – 27.
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