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      <title>Powell to give speaking (oracy) equal status with reading and writing in English curriculum</title>
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      <description>Education Secretary Lucy Powell told the Confederation of School Trusts conference that oracy will become a new strand of the English curriculum alongside reading and writing. Conservative figures criticised the plan, while Powell said it would open opportunities to all pupils. (2 outlets: 0 left · 0 centre · 2 right)</description>
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