Up for Debate is just part of the amazing offer to schools who are members of PiXL Edge, a framework for secondary schools and sixth form providers to develop attitudes, attributes and skills that students need for success in their careers, and in all areas of their lives. All staff at PiXL Edge schools can register free of charge for a login to access all the resources on this site.
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.
Sign up!
If you’re a state school in England, interested in becoming a member of PiXL Edge, contact edge@pixl.org.uk.
If you’re not a PiXL school, and are interested in developing debate in your school, contact debbie@noisyclassroom.com.
From the main Handbook and Scheme of Work:
SoW-preview-liteExtracts from Debating Across the Curriculum and Debating Beyond the Classroom:
coxcurricular-previewSign up!
If you’re a state school in England, interested in becoming a member of PiXL Edge, contact edge@pixl.org.uk.
If you’re not a PiXL School, and are interested in developing debate in your school, contact debbie@noisyclassroom.com.