St Mary's C of E Primary School Case Study
At St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Boston Spa, staff are committed to ensuring that all pupils develop the confidence and skills to express themselves clearly. Leaders recognise that for some children, particularly those who struggle with language, confidence, or vocabulary, whole-class talk opportunities can feel overwhelming.
To address this, the school introduced Oracy Champions as a targeted intervention tool, using the Say It, See It game to support specific pupils who needed additional help with spoken language and confidence.
The aim was not only to improve oracy skills, but also to give pupils a positive experience of success — something tangible they could feel proud of.
What Say It, See It Does
Say It, See It is an interactive Oracy Champions game that uses visual prompts to encourage pupils to describe, explain and articulate ideas aloud. The activity:
Supports structured spoken language.
Allows pupils’ responses to be recorded.
Provides clear evidence of progress over time.
Its game-based format makes it particularly effective for intervention settings, where motivation and confidence are key.
Conclusion
St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Boston Spa, demonstrates how Oracy Champions’ Say It, See It game can be used effectively as a targeted intervention tool. By:
✔ focusing on specific pupils,
✔ supporting vocabulary through writing before speaking, and
✔ creating an enjoyable, confidence-boosting experience,
the school has helped pupils develop stronger oracy skills while also giving them something meaningful to feel proud of.
This approach shows how structured talk, when delivered thoughtfully, can make a powerful difference to both communication and confidence.
Oracy Champions has been a valuable addition to our provision at St Mary’s. The Say It, See It game has been particularly effective in building pupils’ confidence and supporting those who need extra help with spoken language. Pupils genuinely enjoy taking part and feel proud of what they achieve. The structure and simplicity of the approach has made a real difference to how confidently our children express themselves.
Carol Benson
Headteacher