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5 Signs Your School Is Ready for a Debate Club
Not sure if a debate club is right for your school? Here are five signs…
What the DfE Oracy Strategy Means for Your School – A Practical Breakdown
The DfE National Oracy Strategy is the most significant government statement on spoken language in…
A Review Of The Primary Urban Debate League Grand Final 2026
Don’t be misled by the size of the students – the Primary UDL Grand Finalists…
Debate Mate Secondary School Grand Finals 2026: Three Competitions, Three Champions
Three grand finals. Three world-class venues. Hundreds of students from across England and Wales who…
How debating helps young people resist misinformation.
Media literacy lessons tell students what to look for. Debate builds the habit of actually…
Why communication is now the most important core subject.
Science, maths, and literacy are the curriculum’s foundation – but the skill that determines whether…
Sign Up to Debate Mate Summer School
Debate Mate’s Speak-Up Summer School returns to Dulwich College this July. Four days of debate,…
How Debate Mate is Creating the Leaders of Tomorrow.
The leaders organisations need in 2030 are in school right now. The communication and leadership…
