Our Debating Workshop aims to increase primary school pupils’ confidence about offering their opinions and encourage them to consider the views of others.
Run on a Friday afternoon by four of our pupils at the primary school, the one-hour workshop introduces the concept of formal debating to the schoolchildren. Working in small groups, the children are given practice in public speaking skills and challenging others’ points of view, and are encouraged to back up their arguments with factual evidence. The workshop is suitable for groups of 20 to 30 Year 5 or 6 pupils.
Our next series of Debating Workshops will be held in the 2019-20 academic year.
School feedback on our Debating Workshops
To find out more about the Outreach Programme and how your school can participate email: outreach@kes.org.uk or sign up to our mailing list.
