This presentation explores how purposeful discussion and structured information-sharing can enhance pupils’ understanding and communication across subjects. It focuses on practical ways staff can use talk as a tool for learning, and support pupils in expressing ideas clearly, confidently, and with subject-specific precision.

For example, in English, pupils might engage in exploratory talk to unpack a poem before writing an analytical response. In Geography, a teacher might use structured discussion prompts to help pupils explain processes like erosion, followed by a written summary using key terminology. These approaches help pupils deepen their thinking and improve their ability to communicate effectively in each discipline.