This week, over 50 educators gathered for a vibrant and collaborative Oracy Day, hosted by Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust in partnership with The West Midlands Education Exchange wrong name. The event brought together colleagues from across the region to explore and experience the Trust’s strategic focus and best practice on oracy through school visits, classroom observations, and professional dialogue.
Delegates visited five schools within the Trust, engaging with senior leaders and oracy leads to understand how oracy is being embedded across mainstream and resource-based settings. The day showcased real-time classroom practice, with one visitor commenting, “It’s been great observing the fabulous teachers.”
Other feedback captured the spirit of the event, highlighting the “great sharing spirit” and “professional generosity” that defines The Education Exchange. Attendees appreciated the “range of oracy tools shared,” “class oracy profiles,” and the opportunity to see “strategies in action for all children with a range of needs and across all ages and abilities.” Colleagues left inspired, eager to implement new ideas in their own schools and trusts.
About The Education Exchange West Midlands
The Education Exchange West Midlands is a dynamic platform where educators come together to exchange effective school, college, and trust improvement strategies. It is a collective of highly successful professionals committed to improving outcomes and opportunities for all students.
The initiative fosters sustainable professional friendships, ensuring every child can enjoy success regardless of their starting point. It promotes professional generosity and collaboration, prioritising free and open sharing between educators and caregivers to enhance opportunities for all children and young people.
With exciting projects already underway and new partnerships forming, The Education Exchange West Midlands is set to leave a lasting impact on schools, colleges, communities, and future generations. By prioritising collaboration and innovation, it continues to grow as a powerful platform for regional leaders to support one another and champion better outcomes for all children.
Looking Ahead
Following the success of this Oracy Day, another session is planned for Spring 2026. In keeping with the ethos of The Education Exchange, attendance will remain free of charge, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all educators.
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