Oracy is a field which matters across every single subject, and the benefits to young students are not only academic, but also stretch to strengthening identity and self-actualisation.

The challenge of how we define oracy and assess it in schools is not an easy one, so joining us to discuss the nuances of that challenge on this episode of Brighter Futures are Oracy Cambridge’s Alan Howe, and EDT’s own Dr Nicky Platt and Dr Jim Rogers.

This episode covers

• The broad range of skills encompassed within the field of oracy
• Growing evidence around the improved academic outcomes for disadvantaged students in particular
• Challenges surrounding the appropriate method for assessing oracy
• How to successfully integrate oracy across the entire curriculum

Dr Nicky Platt:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicky-platt-593320172/
Dr Jim Rogers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdrjdrogers/
Alan Howe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-howe-96202019/
Tony McAleavy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-mcaleavy-6aa64229

Education Development Trust: https://www.linkedin.com/company/educationdevelopmenttrust/

EDT has played a key role in the DfE’s National Tutoring Programme, but what can we learn from its findings about how schools can better support students?

Early findings have been very encouraging, and as we share the key benefits of school-based tutoring on Brighter Futures, Tony dives deeper into the topic with our expert panel: ImpactEd Evaluation's Holly Waddell, and EDT's Laura Fox and Fiona Rutherford.

This episode covers

• Evidence that’s been collected on the effectiveness of tutoring, both in one-to-one settings and group sessions
• Why the approach to implementing school-based tutoring should be strategic and collaborative
• The positive impacts observed for student attainment as a result of the National Tutoring Programme in England

Laura Fox: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-fox-education/
Fiona Rutherford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-rutherford-37a181a7/
Holly Waddell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-waddell/
Tony McAleavy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-mcaleavy-6aa64229

Education Development Trust: https://www.linkedin.com/company/educationdevelopmenttrust/

International tests like PISA have played a huge part in evidence-based education reform globally, and there are some fascinating cases to be made for the value of these benchmarks.

This episode of ‘Brighter Futures’ features a panel of guests perfectly placed to give us a wider view on the remarkable influence these tests can have for global education.

We’re joined by Former Schools Minister Rt. Hon. Nick Gibb, EDT's Dr Richard Churches and CfBT Brunei's Dr Louise Pagden, who can share how PISA programmes have helped create positive change in England, Dubai, and Brunei.

This episode covers

• The power of PISA and other benchmark tests to drive educational reform
• How data has been used in England, Dubai and Brunei to develop education within these countries
• The value in taking consistent, long-term measurement through these testing formats
• Reasons that notable omissions from the list of countries taking part in PISA might consider joining

Rt. Hon. Nick Gibb: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-gibb-970941123/
Dr Richard Churches: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardchurches/
Dr Louise Pagden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-pagden/
Tony McAleavy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-mcaleavy-6aa64229

Education Development Trust: https://www.linkedin.com/company/educationdevelopmenttrust/