Up for Debate

A richly-resourced scheme of work with two thought-provoking and challenging motions, to introduce debate to all pupils at KS3. Features include:

• videos of demonstration debates
• special short films with our resident experts Professor Ivan O’Pinion and debate journalist Hugh de Syde
• stimulus materials and handouts to support the two motions
• unique writing frames and prompt sheets to help pupils and teachers master all aspects of debate.

Two comprehensive guides to developing the core aspects of a whole-school debate strategy:

• Debating Across the Curriculum booklet with ideas on how to adapt our versatile debating format to History, Geography, Science, Art & Design, Music, Maths and PE
• Debating Beyond the Classroom booklet to help you set up co-curricular programmes such as lunchtime or after-school clubs, community programmes, or to get involved in the UK-wide competitive debate community.

A national competition, fully integrated with the KS3 scheme of work, for Year 9s* involving:

• Regional rounds across the country at the end of the spring term, and beginning of the summer term
• Residential masterclass programme with world-beating debate experts for the best teams from each round
• Prestigious national finals day in July, showcasing achievement of all pupils involved in the programme.

* The competition is geared towards Year 9 but accepts participation from Years 7 and 8.