Chair of the Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England, Geoff Barton, speaks to Martin Robinson about bringing healthy and interesting debate into the curriculum and supporting students to explore different people's perspectives through talk

After 20 years working in London in state schools - as teacher, head of department, AST, senior leader and QCA associate with a focus on creativity - Martin Robinson is now a parent, writer and consultant with an interest in how the arts should influence education.