Voice 21 is the national oracy education charity. We exist to empower every child to use their voice for success in school and life. We work to transform learning and life chances through talk by increasing access to a high-quality oracy education for those that need it most.

Children’s spoken language skills are one of the strongest predictors of their future life chances. Yet too many disadvantaged children arrive at school with poor communication skills, already behind their more advantaged peers. Research shows that economically disadvantaged students can be as much as 19 months behind in language development by the age of five. Left unaddressed, this gap grows rather than diminishes as students move through school.

Despite widespread recognition of the importance of oracy (e.g. for learning, attainment, confidence, wellbeing, employability, civic engagement) only a minority of schools have consistent, coherent or adequately resourced provision to give it the time and status it deserves. This is where Voice 21 makes a difference.

Launched in 2015, we have since grown to work with over 1,200 schools and 10,000 schools across the UK. 

Voice 21 believes that oracy has been undervalued and overlooked within our schools for too long denying the majority of children and young people opportunities consistently afforded to an advantaged few. It is time for change.

Voice 21 UK

This office fosters national partnerships with schools to enhance educational opportunities across the UK.

UK-wide

Dr Kate Paradine

This department oversees the planning, execution, and completion of projects to ensure they align with organizational goals.

Program Management

This department oversees the planning, execution, and monitoring of various programs to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Programme Management

This department focuses on enhancing communication skills and educational programs related to oracy.

Oracy Development

This department focuses on enhancing employee skills and knowledge through structured learning programs and developmental initiatives.

Learning and Development

This department is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies to promote the organization's products and services.

Marketing Department

This department oversees the efficient and effective operational activities within the organization.

Voice 21 UK

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Teams

Program Management

Programme Management

Oracy Development

Learning and Development

Marketing Department

Operations Management

Offices

Voice 21 UK

Org chart

Teams

Program Management

Programme Management

Oracy Development

Learning and Development

Marketing Department

Operations Management

Offices

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