Additional Programmes
Debate Mate Accelerate, DebateBox, Plus, and Graduate School are fantastic opportunities for our Core Programme participants. If you would like to sign up for any of these programmes, you can inform one of our team when you are registering for the Core Programme.
The Accelerate Programme
For students in Years 5–10 who are disengaged from education and/or display challenging behaviour.
Through tailored activities, the programme fosters a positive attitude towards learning, builds effective communication skills to support better behaviour, and develops confidence and enthusiasm for participating in classroom discussions.
DebateBox Programme
Delivered in partnership with the Harrow Club, DebateBox combines boxing with world-class debating to build confidence, resilience, and communication skills in young people at risk of exclusion.
Through this unique blend of physical and verbal sparring, participants learn to channel energy positively, think critically under pressure, and develop the discipline needed to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Debate Mate Plus Programme
For students in Year 11–13, this programme focuses on transferring debating skills into the world of work.
Students access national competitions, careers and UCAS guidance, and work experience opportunities. The programme develops key employability skills and builds confidence in making informed decisions about higher education and careers.
The Graduate School
For students in Year 10-13, this programme offers world-class debating opportunities, university-level learning, and leadership development.
The programme focuses on the British Parliamentary (BP) debate format, preparing students for national competitions and team england trials. Students take part in subject talks delivered by expert guest speakers.
