What Is the Talk Toolkit?

The Talk Toolkit is a complete, ready-to-use resource designed to help educators embed Oracy meaningfully across Early Years and Key Stage 1. It gives you the knowledge, tools and confidence to create a classroom where every child’s voice is heard - from the quietest thinkers to the most confident storytellers. The Talk Toolkit will help you move beyond phrases like “use your words” and instead build a culture of curiosity, collaboration and confident communication.

What you will learn:

  • Explore what Oracy is, its four strands, and how to embed it in everyday provision. Learn how Emotional Literacy and Oracy together build confident, empathetic communicators.

  • Learn to give children time to think and ways to embed Oracy across EYFS. Learn practical ways to implement strategies that make talk a natural, powerful part of daily practice.

  • Understand how to equip support staff to champion Oracy and use consistent strategies, then reflect, audit and plan next steps to sustain confident communication across your setting.

Printable Resources Included:

  • Oracy Audit & Reflection Tool:

    A clear, editable self-assessment to help you evaluate how Oracy currently looks in your setting.

  • Talk Scaffolds:

    A set of language stems and sentence starters you can implement immediately to help children express ideas with structure and confidence.

  • Conversation Role Cards:

    A complete resource pack to introduce talk roles such as Speaker, Builder, Reporter and Challenger to promote balanced, purposeful discussion.

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  • Adult Reflection Lanyard Cards:

    A compact, on-the-go coaching tool designed to keep Oracy best practice front of mind for every adult in your setting.

  • Home–School Oracy Challenge Sheet:

    Strengthen the link between school and home with simple, fun conversation-based challenges.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome

    1. The Four Strands of Oracy

    1. Oracy in Everyday Provision

    1. Emotional Literacy and Oracy

    1. Giving Children Space and Time

    1. Embedding Oracy Across the Curriculum

About this course

  • £22.00

Available to pre-order now at a special introductory price (RRP £32)!

This course will go live on 17th November.

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FAQ

  • How does this course work?

    This is a pre-recorded course that you can complete at your own pace, with the flexibility to dip in and out as needed.

  • How long does access last?

    You will have access to the course for 6 months.

  • Who is this course for?

    This course is for EYFS and KS1 practitioners working in Primary Schools in England.

  • What do you mean by pre-order?

    We’ve put a lot of care into creating this course, and it will be ready for you on 17th November. You can pre-order now at a special discounted price (RRP £32). We are offering a very special early-bird price of just £22 for the first 100 people to pre-order!

Pre-order today. Transform your practice, and give every child the gift of finding and using their voice.

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Instructor

Sarah Hunter

Hi, I’m Sarah, an Early Years educator with a passion for helping little voices grow big confidence. With years of experience leading language-rich learning from Nursery to Key Stage 2, I’ve seen first-hand how powerful talk can be in shaping children’s understanding, relationships and sense of self. I’m so excited to share the tips and strategies I’ve picked up along the way! My mission is simple: to help as many children as possible become confident, capable communicators - and to support the adults around them to nurture those vital skills. Together, we can empower children to express themselves clearly, listen with empathy and find joy in every conversation.