Oracy in Schools Workshop

The Art of Speaking

Premium Oracy, Communication & Public Speaking Workshops for Schools

Helping Every Child Find Their Voice

The Art of Speaking combines professional speech and drama techniques with the principles of oracy, inspiring confident, articulate and expressive young communicators who can communicate clearly, express themselves with purpose and believe their voice matters.

ENGAGE Every Student · DEVELOP Essential Skills · CREATE Brighter Futures

What We Offer

Our Workshops

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Flagship Workshops — Year 2 and Above

One-Hour Oracy Workshops

Our flagship one-hour workshops introduce pupils to the four strands of oracy — Physical, Linguistic, Cognitive, and Social & Emotional — through engaging, practical speech and drama activities.

Designed for Year 2 and above, workshops can be delivered across individual year groups or as a full day of workshops, giving pupils the opportunity to develop confidence, communication and public speaking skills in an engaging and memorable way.

One Hour · Year 2+ · Full-Day Options

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Advanced Workshops

The Art of Speaking: Advanced 3 Week Programme

A deeper three-week programme designed to develop and strengthen key communication skills over time.

Each year group takes part in a one-hour workshop each week for three weeks, with the programme carefully structured so that different skills are explored and developed throughout the three sessions.

Ideal for schools looking to move beyond a one-off experience and give pupils time to practise, develop and apply their communication skills.

3 Weeks · 1 Hour Per Week · Progressive Skills

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Bespoke Programmes

Designed Around Your School

Every school is different. Our bespoke workshops can be created around your school’s priorities, curriculum, pupils or upcoming programme.

Whether you are looking to develop oracy, confidence, presentation skills, pupil leadership, transition, wellbeing or communication, we can create a workshop or programme specifically for your needs.

Tailored To Your School · Flexible · Bespoke

The Art of Speaking is a standalone workshop and does not lead to a LAMDA qualification. It is built upon the same professional teaching standards, expertise and communication techniques that have helped thousands of young people grow in confidence and find their voice.

Why Schools Choose The Art of Speaking

More Than a Workshop. A Programme That Works Around Your School.

The Art of Speaking can become part of your school’s wider programme — from dedicated oracy days and curriculum enrichment to transition, leadership, wellbeing and personal development.

Oracy & Communication

  • Oracy and Communication Days
  • Speaking & Listening Initiatives
  • Presentation & Public Speaking
  • Whole Year Group Enrichment

Curriculum & Enrichment

  • Literacy & Book Week Events
  • Curriculum Enrichment Days
  • Gifted & Talented Enrichment
  • Careers & Employability Skills

Confidence & Development

  • Wellbeing & Confidence Programmes
  • Personal Development & Character Education
  • Pupil Leadership Development
  • School Council & Student Voice Projects

Key Transitions & Milestones

  • Year 6 & Year 9 Transition Projects
  • 7+ & 11+ Preparation

Workshop Information & Costs

Workshop Information & Costs

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Flagship One-Hour Workshop

£175 per one-hour workshop

A high-impact introduction to oracy, communication and public speaking, tailored to the relevant year group.

Full Day Option£550Schools can book up to five one-hour workshops in one day at our discounted full-day rate.

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The Art of Speaking: Advanced

£175 per workshop

A progressive three-week programme, with one workshop per week, allowing pupils to develop and build their communication skills over time.

Three-Week Programme£525Schools running the programme can also take up to five workshops in one day, at a further discounted £500 per day.

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Bespoke School Programme

Tailored to your school

We can create a bespoke workshop or programme around your school’s specific priorities, pupils and objectives.

Pricing Available On RequestTell us what you are trying to achieve and we will build a programme and a quote around it.

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Ready to Bring The Art of Speaking to Your School?

Speak to our team about the right programme for your pupils and your school.

Email: oracy@achievearts.co.uk

Telephone: 020 8087 2461

Empowering every child to speak with confidence, communicate with purpose and believe that their voice matters.