There’s a quiet revolution happening in schools—and it’s not on the whiteboard. It’s in the air. In the way students speak. Or don’t.
We’ve spent years teaching children to write full stops, memorise equations, and tick the right boxes on a test. But now that AI can do all of that—and faster—it’s time to double down on what can’t be automated: empathy, communication, and the ability to tell a compelling story.
This is where OracyChampions.com comes in. More specifically, its “Say It See It” module.
It’s not just another EdTech gimmick. It’s a tool built for a world where robots write reports, but still can’t handle an honest conversation.
Entry-level jobs are disappearing. The first rung has gone missing.
Once upon a time, young people learned by doing the dull stuff. Taking notes. Sitting in meetings. Sending follow-up emails. That’s how they figured out the game. That’s how they found their professional voice.
But those jobs? They’re vanishing.
“Up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs will be gone in five years.”
— Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic
The inbox-clearing, spreadsheet-fiddling roles that taught people how to work? Gone.
And yet, schools keep preparing students for those same roles—using the same tools and the same mindset. It’s like teaching horse-riding in the age of driverless cars.
Say it better. Say it human.
The “Say It” module inside Oracy Champions does something AI can’t: it helps students become better humans.
Here’s what it’s about:
•Voice-first practice – One-click recording in browser or app. No fuss. Just speak.
•Oracy games – Think “explain it in 60 seconds” or “swap roles in an interview”. Fun, repeatable, and oddly powerful.
•AI feedback – No red pen. Just instant, data-driven nudges on filler words, pace, tone and clarity.
•Termly podcast export – Students graduate with a portfolio that talks. Literally.
It’s not just about speaking clearly. It’s about thinking clearly while speaking—and being aware of how you come across to others.
That’s empathy. That’s leadership. That’s employability.
Why this matters now
AI is getting better at doing. Humans need to get better at being.
Schools that ignore oracy now risk graduating pupils who can code but can’t converse. Who can pass exams but can’t pass interviews.
And independent schools? You should be leading this.
You’ve got the freedom. You’ve got the agility. You’re not waiting for a national directive. So don’t wait.
Start now.
Try this
•Run a 6-week pilot.
•Pick one year group.
•Set one “Say It” challenge per week.
•Record. Reflect. Repeat.
Then ask your staff: What changed? You’ll hear it. In their tone. Their confidence. Their thinking. Their humanity.
“Technology is best when it brings people together.”
— Matt Mullenweg
That’s exactly what Oracy Champions does. It uses AI to sharpen the skills that make us human.
Because the future of work isn’t about who can type the fastest. It’s about who can talk—clearly, kindly, and convincingly.
And that starts here.