Oracy Learning Walk Sheets (Nursery–Year 1)

A practical set of Oracy Learning Walk Sheets designed to help senior leaders, governors, subject leaders and early years leaders identify and celebrate high-quality talk during continuous provision and everyday classroom practice.

Rather than focusing on displays or paperwork, these sheets support observers to look for what really matters: children talking, thinking, listening and learning together.

Covering Nursery, Reception and Year 1, each sheet provides clear guidance on:

What you might see in a language-rich environment
What you might hear children and adults saying
What adults are doing to develop communication and language
What a strong environment includes
What not to expect in effective oracy practice
Key reminders linked to age-appropriate development

Perfect for:

Learning walks
Subject leadership monitoring
Governor visits
Ofsted preparation
Staff coaching and CPD
Supporting consistent practice across EYFS and KS1

These easy-to-use reference sheets help observers understand how oracy develops from early interactions in Nursery through to reasoning, explanation and discussion in Year 1, making it easier to recognise strong practice and identify next steps for improvement.

A valuable tool for any school looking to embed a culture where talk supports thinking, learning and achievement across the curriculum.

Please note: This is a digital download only. No physical product will be sent. Once purchased, you will receive the files to download and print yourself.