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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 your students are ready – and how to get started without overcomplicating it.
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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 generation. Here’s what school leaders need to know and do now.
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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 delivered thought and eloquence, far beyond their years.
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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 gave everything they had. This is what the end of the 2026 season looked like.
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How debating helps young people resist misinformation.
Media literacy lessons tell students what to look for. Debate builds the habit of actually looking. Here is why the difference matters, and what it means for schools.
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Why communication is now the most important core subject.
Science, maths, and literacy are the curriculum’s foundation – but the skill that determines whether young people can use their education in the real world is communication. Here’s the case for oracy.
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Sign Up to Debate Mate Summer School
Debate Mate’s Speak-Up Summer School returns to Dulwich College this July. Four days of debate, public speaking, and confidence-building for students in Years 2–11. Book now.
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How Debate Mate is Creating the Leaders of Tomorrow.
The leaders organisations need in 2030 are in school right now. The communication and leadership skills that matter most are being developed by Debate Mate.
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Why debating is the key to building confidence in young people
Confidence in young people isn’t built through reassurance, it’s built through practice. Here’s why debate is one of the most effective ways to develop it.
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Debate Mate Cup Results 2026
We’ve had over 14 full-day debating competitions hosted for students on our primary and secondary programmes all over the country.
