Mar 15, 2024
The Oracy Education Commission represents a pivotal moment for the oracy movement. Chaired by Geoff Barton, the Commission aims to provide a framework for national entitlement to oracy education at all stages of the curriculum in England. for students pic.twitter.com/64cTTKTwJv — Oracy Education Commission (@oracycommission) March 15, 2024 Commission Chair @RealGeoffBarton tells us why the…
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Feb 29, 2024
Oracy assessment: “Preparing for and experiencing an ESB International qualification fosters learner agency and empowers young people to find their place in the world.” English Speaking Board (International) (ESB) recently participated in the Westminster Education Forum Policy Conference on Literacy and Oracy, discussing the value and efficacy of its Oracy assessment methodology and the ease…
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Dec 15, 2023
Members of ESB’s Customer Experience team, Sue Roberts, Jacqui Lee, and Isaac Hart recently took part in the annual ‘Santa Sprint’ charity event held in Southport. Dressed in Santa suits, they sprinted (and walked) 5K along the seafront to raise money for a local hospice charity, Queenscourt Hospice. Isaac performed exceptionally well, finishing in sixth…
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Dec 1, 2023
On the eve of the United Nation’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities English Speaking Board (International) www.esbuk.org is delighted to announce the appointment of Disability Rights Champion Dr Kush Kanodia as its new Patron. A leading light for disability rights and race equality, Dr Kanodia was drawn to ESB after hearing of its Outreach…
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