
Inclusion That Works - For Every Child
Experience how story, sound and movement transform learning with 3 free Active Audio Story Extracts proven to boost inclusion, engagement, and wellbeing.
Trusted by 500+ UK primary schools and backed by classroom impact data.
How to Use Your Active Audio Story Extracts
Listen beforehand to check out the story and Learning Objectives.
Clear some space in your classroom and tell your children to get ready to play the main character in the story.
Ensure your speakers are turned up to maximum, and play the extract.
Even without headphones, pupils will be immersed in the mini adventure.
Afterwards use the extract from our oracy-based resource to assess what they learned.

Choose Your Free 4-Minute Story Extract
Each one is story-led, movement-rich and designed to help every learner belong.

EYFS On the Farm
Grandad MacDonald’s poorly, so you and your sister are left in charge.
Learning Objectives:
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Different farm animals (pigs, cows, sheep, hens) and what food they provide us
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Looking after the animals (e.g. feeding, milking) and other tasks (e.g. digging potatoes)
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The song Old MacDonald, and animal noises

KS1 Great Fire of London
Save London (and your cat, Max!) from the fire ripping through your city.
Learning Objectives:
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Causes of the Great Fire of London (Farriner’s bakery, weather, wooden houses) and its impact
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Methods of extinguishing the fire (buckets, fire squirts, pulling down houses)
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Historical context (Samuel Pepys, King Charles II, 1666)

KS2 Feelings
Your Mum’s sad news hits hard, and your day spins out of control.
Learning Objectives:
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Things that positively and negatively affect physical, mental and emotional health
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Vocabulary to explain the range and intensity of feelings
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When and how to ask for help
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Real Inclusion - Real Impact
now>press>play turns the curriculum into active audio stories that include, engage, and inspire every child.
In independent teacher surveys:
99%
say it includes all pupils
97%
say pupils are highly engaged
96%
say behaviour improves
Try It - Then Imagine It in Action
Our 4-minute extracts give you a taste of a full now>press>play Experience.
In the full classroom version, every child wears wireless headphones and moves together through story, sound, and movement.
For this taster, you can listen on any device - use headphones to hear the full immersive impact!
Teacher Activity
Listen yourself to understand the pedagogy and sensory flow.
Classroom Option
Play aloud to your class and observe how pupils respond — notice focus, curiosity, and empathy.
Why 500+ Schools Use now>press>play
“Children who rarely participate were suddenly at the heart of learning.”
- Year 4 Teacher, LEO Academy Trust
“Complete inclusivity with a quality shared experience.”
- Deb King, Extol Learning Trust
“These short extracts give a glimpse into how active and immersive storytelling supports inclusion and oracy.”
- Oscar Wood, Director of Product, now>press>play
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