England links curriculum oracy reform to the rise of AI
October 19, 2026
Oracy will gain equal status in England’s English curriculum.
Selected policy, research and educational developments, with links to the original sources and a note on their relevance to educators. Each update identifies its date and scope; guidance for England should not be assumed to apply across the UK.
Oracy will gain equal status in England’s English curriculum.
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