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The Nepal Programme 2026: A reflection by Aoife Edwards.
Three weeks. Six schools. Over a thousand students. I knew before I left that the Debate Mate International Programme in Nepal was going to be extraordinary, but I really had no idea how extraordinary it would be. Debate Mate runs their international programme in collaboration with the Samata Shiksha Niketan schools, which deliver high-quality education…
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Why you should mentor with Debate Mate: a view from Cardiff.
The least we can do is give young people the tools to find their voice in it. I can’t recommend volunteering with Debate Mate enough. If you can talk, you can teach debating, and you should!
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Why Debate Clubs Belong in Every State School
If we do not equip young people with the tools and skills for the future, we cannot expect them to succeed in the workplace.
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From Debate Club to University: The Long-Term Impact of Debating
What happens to young people who learn to debate? From measurable skills gains to Yale and Freshfields – the evidence for oracy education’s long-term impact.
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Teaching Students to Disagree Well: The Skill That Classrooms Are Missing
Most classrooms teach students to stay quiet, not to be right. Here’s why learning to disagree well is the skill young people need.
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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.
